ulterior

🇬🇧 UK/ʌl'tiәriә/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Intentionally hidden or concealed, especially as a secret motive beyond what is openly stated.

隐秘的,别有用心的

🧩 Root Breakdown

ulteriorother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.ulterior motive别有用心
  • 2.ulterior agenda隐秘议程
  • 3.[ulterior purpose]不可告人的目的
  • 4.hidden ulterior motive隐藏的动机

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Many suspected he had an ulterior motive for offering to help with the project.

  • 2.

    Her generosity seemed genuine, with no ulterior agenda behind her actions.

  • 3.

    The negotiator warned that the other party might have ulterior intentions.

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