English Dictionary

ulterior motive

名詞

An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.

日本語の意味

隠れた動機、隠された本当の理由 / 表向きの理由とは異なる、実際には別の目的を持っていること

She smiled and offered to help, but I suspected she had an ulterior motive.

彼女は笑顔で手伝うと言ったが、私は彼女に裏の動機があるのではないかと疑った。

意味（1）

An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.

There lurks no bribe in the smell and beauty of the flower. Its charm has no ulterior motive.

ulterior motives （ plural ）