목표를 달성하거나 곤란한 상황을 모면하기 위해 사용하는 속임수나 핑계.
Deceit or trickery used in order to achieve one's goal or to escape a difficult situation.
예문:
"The investigator uncovered a complex web of subterfuge designed to embezzle company funds."
"He managed to leave the party without being noticed through a simple subterfuge."
"Diplomacy often involves a certain amount of necessary subterfuge to maintain peace."