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ten·ta·tiveBrE /ˈtentətɪv/NAmE /ˈtentətɪv/ adjective(of an arrangement, agreement, etc. 安排、协议等) not definite or certain because you may want to change it later 不确定的;不肯定的;暂定的◆We made a tentative arrangement to meet on Friday. 我们暂定星期五见面。◆tentative conclusions 初步结论not behaving or done with confidence 踌躇的;犹豫不定的;不果断的 SYN hesitant ◆a tentative greeting 怯声怯气的问候◆I'm taking the first tentative steps towards fitness. 我试探性地开始实施健身计划。▸ ten·ta·tive·ly BrE /ˈtentətɪvli/NAmE /ˈtentətɪvli/ adverb▸ ten·ta·tive·ness BrE /ˈtentətɪvnəs/NAmE /ˈtentətɪvnəs/ noun [U] |