ostensible /ɒˈstɛnsɪbəl/

• 1. 

  ADJ Ostensible is used to describe something that seems to be true or is officially stated to be true, but about which you or other people have doubts. 声称的; 表面上的 [正式] [ADJ n]

  例：

  The ostensible purpose of these meetings was to gather information on financial strategies.

  这些会议声称旨在收集金融策略方面的信息。

• 2. 

  ostensibly ADV

  例：

  ...ostensibly independent organizations.

  ...一些名义上独立的组织。