ostensible /ɑˈstɛnsəbəl/ adjective Learner's definition of OSTENSIBLE
always used before a noun
: seeming or said to be true or real but very possibly not true or real表面的；宣称的 -
The ostensible reason for his visit was to see an old friend. [=he said the reason was to see an old friend, but the real reason may have been something different]他表面上说他造访是为了去看一位老朋友。
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The ostensible [=apparent] purpose of the article is to encourage young adults to vote.文章表面上是为了鼓励年轻的选民投票。
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The story is ostensibly fiction, but some of the events are based on real life.这个故事从表面上看是虚构的，但其中一些情节源自真实生活。
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Ostensibly, the reason for his visit was to see an old friend.表面看来他到访的原因是为了看一位老朋友。