| 释义 |
tenable/ˈtenəb(ə)l/adj. 1 that can be maintained or defended against attack or objection 能保持的；能防守的，守得住的 a tenable position 能守得住的阵地; a tenable theory 站得住脚的理论 2 (foll. by 后跟 for, by) (of an office etc.) that can be held for (a specified period) or by (a specified class of person) (职位等)可保留(一段时间)的；可(由某种人)承担的 □ tenability /-ˈbiliti/ n.□ tenableness n.[French from tenir ‘hold’, from Latin tenēre] |