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ostensible

/ɑsˈtɛnsəbəl/

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1 · adjective

stated or apparent but possibly not real

表面上的

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The ostensible purpose of the visit was to inspect the school.
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这次访问名义上的目的是检查学校。
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Pronunciation: /ɑsˈtɛnsəbəl/

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