ostensibly
含义: As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; seemingly, with the implication that the real situation may differ from the presented one.
Ostensibly is a journalist's and historian's word par excellence. It introduces a stated reason or appearance while subtly hinting that the truth lies elsewhere. 'The meeting was ostensibly about trade, but diplomats used it to discuss security concerns.' The word does not outright accuse anyone of deception — it simply opens a space for doubt. It is more elegant and less confrontational than 'supposedly' and more sceptical than 'apparently.'
例句
- The trip was ostensibly a fact-finding mission, though critics suspected it was little more than a holiday at taxpayers' expense. 这次出行表面上是实地考察任务,但批评者怀疑这不过是用纳税人的钱去度假罢了。El viaje fue ostensiblemente una misión de investigación, aunque los críticos sospechaban que no era más que unas vacaciones a costa de los contribuyentes.その出張は表向き事実調査の任務であったが、批評家たちは納税者負担の休暇に過ぎないと疑った。그 출장은 표면상 사실 조사 임무였으나, 비평가들은 납세자 비용으로 이루어진 휴가에 불과하다고 의심했다.
- Ostensibly designed to improve efficiency, the restructuring resulted in the loss of over 500 jobs. 这次重组表面上旨在提高效率,但实际上导致了五百多个岗位的流失。Ostensiblemente diseñada para mejorar la eficiencia, la reestructuración supuso la pérdida de más de 500 puestos de trabajo.表向きは効率改善のために計画された組織再編は、結果として500人以上の失業をもたらした。표면상 효율성 향상을 위해 설계된 구조조정은 결과적으로 500개 이상의 일자리 감소를 초래했다.
- He resigned ostensibly for personal reasons, though insiders pointed to a bitter disagreement with the board. 他表面上以个人原因辞职,但知情人士指出他与董事会之间存在激烈分歧。Dimitió ostensiblemente por motivos personales, aunque fuentes internas señalaron una agria disputa con el consejo de administración.彼は表向き個人的な理由で辞任したが、内部関係者は取締役会との激しい対立を指摘した。그는 표면상 개인적인 이유로 사임했으나, 내부 관계자들은 이사회와의 심한 의견 충돌을 지적했다.
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语境: journalism, academic, literary
语气: sceptical
起源与历史
From Latin ostensibilis (that may be shown), from ostendere (to show, display), from ob- (in front of) + tendere (to stretch). Entered English in the 18th century via French.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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