Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #9743
ostensibly
表面上；貌似
核心释义
Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to what is said or implied, often suggesting doubt or hidden motives.
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表面上,看起来；据称,据某人声称(尤指其动机受到怀疑时)。
Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).
表面上,看起来；据称,据某人声称(尤指其动机受到怀疑时)。；可公开；显然；表面；外表
用法In use
The new policy is ostensibly designed to improve efficiency, but many workers are skeptical.
用法提示：ostensibly 作为副词，表示“表面上”，强调实际情况可能不同。
He donated a large sum of money, ostensibly for charity, but insiders knew it was a tax dodge.
用法提示：ostensibly 修饰介词短语“for charity”，指出公开宣称的目的。
Ostensibly, the meeting was to discuss the budget; in reality, it was a strategy session.
用法提示：ostensibly 放在句首，修饰整个句子，表示从表面看。
ostensibly, [clause]
Ostensibly, he agreed with the plan.
表面上，他同意了该计划。
[subject] ostensibly [verb phrase]
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- ostensibly simple
- 表面上简单
- The problem is ostensibly simple, but there are hidden complexities.这个问题表面上简单，但隐藏着复杂性。
- ostensibly harmless
- 表面上无害
- The chemical is ostensibly harmless, but long-term effects are unknown.这种化学物质表面上无害，但长期影响未知。
- ostensibly independent
- 表面上独立
- The committee is ostensibly independent, though it receives government funding.该委员会表面上独立，尽管它接受政府资助。
- ostensibly for
- 表面上为了
- He left early, ostensibly for a meeting, but we knew better.他早早离开，表面上是为了开会，但我们心知肚明。
- ostensibly unrelated
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
表面上（ostensibly）→ 鸵鸟（ostrich）埋沙，表面假装安全。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：新闻评论、学术写作 通常用于正式场合，如新闻报道或学术文章，强调表面上的情况。
语法说明Grammar Note
副词，常置于句首或句中修饰整个句子，意为‘表面上’。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
These words share the '-bly' spelling ending but are not rhymes with 'ostensibly' (/ɒˈstɛnsəbli/) because the stressed vowel and following sounds differ. 'Ostensibly' has stress on the second syllable, while the listed words have stress on the first.
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