The ostensible reason for the meeting was budget review, but layoffs were announced instead.

這場會議表面上的理由是審查預算，結果卻宣布了裁員。

Her ostensible purpose for calling customer service was a refund, though she wanted compensation.

她打電話給客服表面上的目的是要求退款，其實她想要賠償。

The supplier's ostensible delay was caused by weather, but staffing shortages were the real issue.

供應商表面上的延誤原因是天候，但真正的問題是人手不足。