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"ostensibly" in Chinese (Simplified)

表面上看似

Definition

用来描述看起来是真的或者被认为是真的事物,但实际上可能并非如此;意思是“表面上”或“看似”。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

正式用词,常出现在书面或新闻语境中。带有对真实原因或情况的怀疑。常用于说明动作的表面理由(如“ostensibly 为了帮助”)。类似“apparently”,但更具怀疑意味。

Examples

He is ostensibly working late to finish the project.

他**表面上**加班是为了完成项目。

The meeting was ostensibly about budget cuts.

会议**表面上**是关于削减预算的。

She came to the party ostensibly to see her friends.

她**表面上**来参加聚会是为了见朋友。

The policy was ostensibly introduced for public safety, but many disagreed with it.

该政策**表面上**是为了公共安全出台的,但许多人并不认同。

He ostensibly left the company to spend more time with family.

他**表面上**离开公司是为了和家人共度时光。

They raised taxes ostensibly to fund education, but critics question where the money really goes.

他们**表面上**提高税收是为了资助教育,但批评者质疑这些钱究竟去了哪里。