ostensibly
US /ɑːˈsten.sə.bli/
UK /ɒsˈten.sə.bli/
副词
表面上, 显然
as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently
示例:
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The company's new policy was ostensibly designed to improve efficiency, but many employees suspected it was a way to cut costs.
公司的新政策表面上是为了提高效率,但许多员工怀疑这是一种削减成本的方式。
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He was ostensibly on a business trip, but he spent most of his time sightseeing.
他表面上是出差,但大部分时间都在观光。
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