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arriere pensee

/ˌæriˈeər pɒnˈteɪ/

翻译: 源自法语的借词,指隐藏的动机、隐秘的想法或暗中怀有的意图,常指某人在言行背后未明说的真正目的。

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/ˌæriˈeər pɒnˈteɪ/C1formal
  • zh源自法语的借词,指隐藏的动机、隐秘的想法或暗中怀有的意图,常指某人在言行背后未明说的真正目的。

A French loanword meaning an ulterior motive, hidden thought, or secret intention behind one's actions or words.

  1. Hidden thought or motiveC2formal

    A thought or motive that is kept hidden or not openly expressed, often implying a secondary or ulterior intention.

    zh内心隐藏的想法

    • His generous offer seemed sincere, but I suspected an arriere pensee.
    • She agreed to help, but with an arriere pensee of gaining influence.
    • The politician's speech was full of arriere pensees about his own ambitions.