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表面上, 显然
in a way that is based on appearances or perception
- She was ostensibly studying in the library, but her constant phone conversations suggested otherwise.
她表面上在图书馆学习，但她不断的电话交谈暗示了相反的情况。
- The company's decision to cut costs ostensibly focused on improving efficiency, but layoffs followed soon after.
公司削减成本的决定表面上是为了提高效率，但不久之后便出现了裁员。
- The political leaders met ostensibly to discuss peace, yet tensions continued to escalate.
政治领导人表面上会面讨论和平，但紧张局势继续升级。
- The new policy was ostensibly implemented to streamline processes, but it generated confusion among employees.
新政策表面上是为了简化流程而实施的，但却在员工中引起了混乱。
- The charity event was ostensibly organized to support a local cause, but some suspected hidden motives.
慈善活动表面上是为了支持当地事业而组织的，但有些人怀疑有隐藏的动机。