existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden
隐秘不明的;有意隐瞒的;别有用心的
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could there be an ulterior motive behind his request? 他的请求是否别有用心?
beyond what is immediate or present; coming in the future
日后的,将来的
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ulterior pay promised to the mariners .许诺给海员的日后报酬。
" mid 17th cent.: from Latin, literally ‘further, more distant’. "