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单词 untenable
释义 untenable /ʌnˈtenəbəl/ adj.
1.+ position, situation难以维持的;+ argument, theory站不住脚的;不堪一击的

He had made her position untenable and she felt forced to resign.他动摇了她的位置, 使得她迫于压力辞职。

The present financial situation has become increasingly untenable.当前的财务状况已变得越发难以维持。

This argument is untenable from an intellectual, moral, and practical standpoint.从知识、道德和现实的角度来看, 这一论点是站不住脚的。

He claimed the charges against him were untenable.他声称, 那些对他的指控不堪一击。

2.(unable to be maintained against attack)防守不住的;不能守卫的
3.<罕>(unfit for occupation)(房屋等)不适宜居住的
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