ostensible
adjective
UK/ɒsˈten.sə.bᵊl/
US/ɑːˈsten.sə.bᵊl/
Definitions of ostensible adjective
- Before noun(前置形容词)
appearing to be true or real, but not necessarily so
表面上的；假称的；虚假的
The ostensible purpose of this project is to improve community relations, but it's really to enhance the company's image.
这个项目的表面目的是改善社区关系，但实际上是为了提升公司的形象。
His ostensible reason was that he was too busy at work, but in reality, he just didn't want to attend.
他表面的理由是他工作太忙，但实际上，他只是不想参加。
They are ostensibly working together, but they are actually competing with each other behind the scenes.
他们表面上是在一起工作，但实际上在背后互相竞争。