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
=ulterior
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.