ostensive

• 形容词，用于描述某事物被直接或清楚地显示或演示出来，常用于哲学或技术语境。在日常用法中现多被'ostensible'取代。

An adjective used to describe something that is directly or clearly shown or demonstrated, often in a philosophical or technical context. Now largely replaced by 'ostensible' in common usage.

1. Manifestly demonstrativeC1formal

   Clearly and directly showing or pointing out something, often used in teaching or explanation.

   明示的

   • The teacher used an ostensive definition by pointing to the object.
   • His gesture was ostensive, leaving no doubt about his meaning.
   • Ostensive methods are effective for teaching concrete concepts.

   同义词demonstrativeexpositoryillustrativeindicative

   反义词allusivecoverthiddenimplicitindirectsuggestive

2. Apparent or pretendedC2formal

   Represented or appearing as such, but possibly not genuine; pretended.

   表面上的

   • His ostensive concern for the project was merely a facade.
   • The ostensive purpose of the meeting was to discuss budgets, but it was really about layoffs.
   • She gave an ostensive smile, hiding her true feelings.

   同义词allegedapparentostensibleoutwardpretendedprofessedseemingsupposed