英语词汇“ulterior”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典-新都网

WORD ORIGINulterior

Origin:

1600-1700 Latin ‘farther’, from ulter ‘in a position beyond’, from uls ‘beyond’

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

A member is entitled to a judgment that is free from any extraneous or ulterior motive.
An ulterior motive for performing text recognition is to convert existing printed material into a computer format that permits further processing.
It was under the old law if done in pursuance of the ulterior intent, not if done simply to gain access.
No ulterior motive lurks behind it, but it keeps you at a distance.
They look around for other explanations and ulterior motives.
They were the sturdy facade, the ulterior design for a very canny flow of resources.

Longman Language Activatorwhen you have a particular reason for doing something► have reasons

to have a reason for doing something - used especially when you do not want to say what that reason is: · I know I don't always explain myself, but you must always do what I say. I have reasons.have reasons for: · Each of us had reasons for wanting to leave.have reasons to do something: · I have reasons not to confide in you or anyone else.have your reasons: · I know it sounds silly but I have my reasons, believe me.

► be somebody's reasons

to be the reasons why someone does something, especially when you know they have a reason but do not know what it is: · Do you think that your decision is fair? What are your reasons?be sb's reasons for doing something: · What were his reasons for leaving the country so quickly?

► have ulterior motives

to do something for a secret reason when everyone thinks you are doing it for a different reason: · You're so suspicious. Whenever I buy you a present, you think I have ulterior motives.· It was difficult to accept that she had no ulterior motives. Why would she want to see the office records?

► vested interest

if you have a vested interest in something happening, you have a strong reason for wanting it to happen because you will get an advantage from it: · The committee should be independent of all vested interest.have a vested interest in something: · Both the newspaper and the advertising agency have a vested interest in encouraging advertising.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► has ... ulterior motives

He’s just being nice. I don’t think he has any ulterior motives.

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an ulterior motive

(=a hidden motive)· Did you think I had an ulterior motive for coming here?

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► motive

· However, for Guangming Ribao, all her appeals to students to end the demonstrations had an ulterior motive.· An ulterior motive for performing text recognition is to convert existing printed material into a computer format that permits further processing.· No ulterior motive lurks behind it, but it keeps you at a distance.· They look around for other explanations and ulterior motives.· A member is entitled to a judgment that is free from any extraneous or ulterior motive.· Actually, he invited me out tonight, probably with an ulterior motive.· It was difficult to accept that Jane had no ulterior motives.· He had to have an ulterior motive.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► ulterior motive/purpose etc

A member is entitled to a judgment that is free from any extraneous or ulterior motive.
Actually, he invited me out tonight, probably with an ulterior motive.
An ulterior motive for performing text recognition is to convert existing printed material into a computer format that permits further processing.
However, for Guangming Ribao, all her appeals to students to end the demonstrations had an ulterior motive.
It was difficult to accept that Jane had no ulterior motives.
No ulterior motive lurks behind it, but it keeps you at a distance.
The legislation pertaining to protection of wetlands and endangered species is clearly being abused by extremists pursuing ulterior motives.
They look around for other explanations and ulterior motives.

单词	ulterior
释义	ulteriorul‧te‧ri‧or /ʌlˈtɪəriə $ -ˈtɪriər/ adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINulterior Origin: 1600-1700 Latin ‘farther’, from ulter ‘in a position beyond’, from uls ‘beyond’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A member is entitled to a judgment that is free from any extraneous or ulterior motive. An ulterior motive for performing text recognition is to convert existing printed material into a computer format that permits further processing. It was under the old law if done in pursuance of the ulterior intent, not if done simply to gain access. No ulterior motive lurks behind it, but it keeps you at a distance. They look around for other explanations and ulterior motives. They were the sturdy facade, the ulterior design for a very canny flow of resources. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorwhen you have a particular reason for doing something► have reasons to have a reason for doing something - used especially when you do not want to say what that reason is: · I know I don't always explain myself, but you must always do what I say. I have reasons.have reasons for: · Each of us had reasons for wanting to leave.have reasons to do something: · I have reasons not to confide in you or anyone else.have your reasons: · I know it sounds silly but I have my reasons, believe me. ► be somebody's reasons to be the reasons why someone does something, especially when you know they have a reason but do not know what it is: · Do you think that your decision is fair? What are your reasons?be sb's reasons for doing something: · What were his reasons for leaving the country so quickly? ► have ulterior motives to do something for a secret reason when everyone thinks you are doing it for a different reason: · You're so suspicious. Whenever I buy you a present, you think I have ulterior motives.· It was difficult to accept that she had no ulterior motives. Why would she want to see the office records? ► vested interest if you have a vested interest in something happening, you have a strong reason for wanting it to happen because you will get an advantage from it: · The committee should be independent of all vested interest.have a vested interest in something: · Both the newspaper and the advertising agency have a vested interest in encouraging advertising. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► has ... ulterior motives He’s just being nice. I don’t think he has any ulterior motives. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an ulterior motive (=a hidden motive)· Did you think I had an ulterior motive for coming here? COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► motive · However, for Guangming Ribao, all her appeals to students to end the demonstrations had an ulterior motive.· An ulterior motive for performing text recognition is to convert existing printed material into a computer format that permits further processing.· No ulterior motive lurks behind it, but it keeps you at a distance.· They look around for other explanations and ulterior motives.· A member is entitled to a judgment that is free from any extraneous or ulterior motive.· Actually, he invited me out tonight, probably with an ulterior motive.· It was difficult to accept that Jane had no ulterior motives.· He had to have an ulterior motive. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► ulterior motive/purpose etc A member is entitled to a judgment that is free from any extraneous or ulterior motive. Actually, he invited me out tonight, probably with an ulterior motive. An ulterior motive for performing text recognition is to convert existing printed material into a computer format that permits further processing. However, for Guangming Ribao, all her appeals to students to end the demonstrations had an ulterior motive. It was difficult to accept that Jane had no ulterior motives. No ulterior motive lurks behind it, but it keeps you at a distance. The legislation pertaining to protection of wetlands and endangered species is clearly being abused by extremists pursuing ulterior motives. They look around for other explanations and ulterior motives. ulterior motive/purpose etc a reason for doing something that you deliberately hide in order to get an advantage for yourself: He’s just being nice. I don’t think he has any ulterior motives.
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