| 单词 | ostensible |
| 释义 | ostensible (once / 1349 pages) adj When something is ostensible it appears to be the case but might not be. Research for a role is the ostensible reason for Nat's drinking. But I think it's because he just likes to drink. Just because something is ostensible doesn't necessarily mean that it's not as it appears to be, only that there's a possibility of another reason. My ostensible reason for calling Brent was to ask about work. The real reason was that I was hoping he might ask me out. Turns out both the ostensible reason and the real reason were true! WORD FAMILYostensible: ostensibly USAGE EXAMPLESRousey turns 30 years old in February, with several years of her ostensible athletic prime before her. Seattle Times(Dec 31, 2016) So what is it that Moore said that these ostensible moral leaders don’t agree with? Washington Post(Dec 25, 2016) Trump’s ostensible reason for the hard line against China is that he wants to negotiate a better deal for U.S. manufacturing, including for workers stateside. Seattle Times(Dec 23, 2016) 1adj appearing as such but not necessarily so the ostensible truth of their theories Syn apparent, seeming superficial concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually 2adj represented or appearing as such; pretended His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity Syn ostensive counterfeit, imitative not genuine; imitating something superior |
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