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ulterior

/ʌlˈtɪriər/ American
  • adj. 隐藏的, 别有用心的
Definition
  • adj. hidden and not admitted, especially a secret purpose beyond what is stated
Example
He smiled kindly, but she suspected he had an ulterior motive.
他和善地笑着,但她怀疑他别有用心。