ADJ [ADJ n] (动机等)隐蔽的,隐秘的,隐藏的 If you say that someone has an ulterior motive for doing something, you believe that they have a hidden reason for doing it. (动机等)隐蔽的,隐秘的,隐藏的
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Sheila had an ulterior motive for trying to help Stan. [+ for]
希拉想帮助斯坦是另有所图的。
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Posing for the camera pleased him more than anything else. No doubt with the ulterior object of catching votes.
在照相机前摆姿势是最令他高兴的事了,背后的动机无疑是为了拉选票。
SYN hidden, secret, concealed, personal
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