1. 词源辨析:
-- \"Alterior\"是错误拼写变体(常见于网络),正确形式应为\"ulterior\"
-- \"Ulterior\"源自拉丁语\"ulter\"(意为\"更远的\"),16世纪进入英语
2. 语义对比:
正确用法仅存在\"ulterior\",具有双重含义:
A) 空间意义(现已罕用):
\"The ulterior regions of the Amazon\"(亚马逊更偏远的区域)
B) 心理意义
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主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Ulterior】 , as in 【ulterior】 motive, is the correct word.
- She must have some 【ulterior】 motive for being nice to me─what does she really want?
- Sheila had an 【ulterior】 motive for trying to help Stan.