adj.推定的，认定的，公认的

The putative father refused to take a DNA test to establish paternity.
潜在的父亲拒绝进行DNA测试以确定亲子关系。
The newly discovered fossil is putatively identified as a species of dinosaur.
新发现的化石暂被认定为恐龙的一种。
The politician's putative plan for economic reform sparked widespread debate.
这位政治家提出的经济改革设想引发了广泛的讨论。
The putative leader of the rebel group remains at large, evading capture.
反叛组织的疑似首领仍然逍遥法外，逃避逮捕。
The putative cause of the outbreak is believed to be contaminated water.
人们认为这次爆发的潜在原因可能是受污染的水。
The putative ancestor of modern humans lived around 300,000 years ago.
现代人类的疑似祖先生活在大约30万年前。
The putative benefits of the new drug have yet to be proven in clinical trials.
这种新药的潜在益处尚未在临床试验中得到证实。
The company's putative merger with its rival raised concerns among employees.
公司与竞争对手的疑似合并引起了员工们的担忧。
The putative site of the ancient city has been identified through archaeological excavations.
通过考古发掘，已经确定了这座古代城市的疑似遗址。
The putative explanation for the strange behavior was a neurological disorder.
对这种奇怪行为的推测性解释是一种神经系统疾病。