Definition from the Marriam Webster Dictionary; 在这句话里(看上下文) , 是

#4表面上是, 实际上有可能是, 有可能不是. 

obvious 是 明显的 .   这两个词是有区别的. 

1: open to view : VISIBLEThe changes were readily apparent.

2: clear or manifest to the understandingfor reasons that are apparent

3: appearing as actual to the eye or mindwas in apparent danger

4: manifest to the senses or mind as real or true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be factually validdied of an apparent heart attackThe air of spontaneity is perhaps more apparent than real.— J. R. Sutherland

5law : having an indefeasible right to succeed to a title or estate