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单词 ulterior motive
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ulterior motive in British English

(ʌlˈtɪərɪə ˈməʊtɪv)
noun
if you say that someone has an ulterior motive for doing something, you believe that they have a hidden reason for doing it
Sheila had an ulterior motive for trying to help Stan.

Examples of 'ulterior motive' in a sentence
ulterior motive

Take things at face value and stop looking for ulterior motives.
The Sun (2015)
Some trends appeared to mask an ulterior motive.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Anybody denying this must have ulterior motives.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Women always feel they could have done better and that you have an ulterior motive for saying otherwise.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
She felt so free from ulterior motives that she took up his charge with a touch of resentment.
Edith Wharton The House of Mirth (1905)
He cannot afford to draw the unwanted attention of gossip columnists unless he has some ulterior motive for doing so.
Turner, Janine Behind Closed Doors - advice for families with violence in the home (1988)
In some cases false accusations are brought against counselors by persons seeking a legal settlement or pursuing some other ulterior motive.
Christianity Today (2000)
He comes round and the pair get on like a house on fire - but will she come clean about her ulterior motive?
The Sun (2016)
I can see him searching my eyes for an ulterior motive, that caution working against me now.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
A nice thing cannot just happen for no reason; there has to be some sinister ulterior motive.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
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