ostensible
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British pronunciation
/ɒstˈɛnsəbə‍l/

“ostensible”的英语定义和含义

ostensible
01

表面的, 所谓的

appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading
example
例子
Her ostensible reason for missing work was sickness, but coworkers suspected she was really hungover.
她缺勤的表面原因是生病,但同事们怀疑她其实是宿醉。
02

表面的, 假装的

stated or appearing to be true, but possibly not so
example
例子
She gave an ostensible smile, though she felt uneasy.
她露出了一个表面上的微笑,尽管她感到不安。
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