tenable
의미: Able to be maintained, defended, or held against criticism or attack. Describes a position, argument, or theory that can withstand scrutiny.
Tenable is most often encountered in its negative form, 'untenable,' which is used to describe positions that have become indefensible. In its positive form, it appears frequently in academic debate, legal argument, and political commentary. The word can also refer to a post or scholarship that is held for a specified period, as in 'a fellowship tenable for three years.'
예문
- The government's position on the matter became increasingly difficult to hold as tenable. 政府在这一问题上的立场越来越难以为继。La posición del gobierno sobre el asunto se volvió cada vez más difícil de sostener.この問題に関する政府の立場は、維持することがますます困難になった。이 문제에 대한 정부의 입장은 점점 유지하기 어려워졌다.
- Only two of the five hypotheses presented in the paper are scientifically tenable. 论文中提出的五个假设中,只有两个在科学上站得住脚。Solo dos de las cinco hipótesis presentadas en el artículo son científicamente defendibles.論文で提示された5つの仮説のうち、科学的に妥当なものは2つだけだった。논문에서 제시된 다섯 가지 가설 중 과학적으로 타당한 것은 두 가지뿐이었다.
- The fellowship is tenable at any recognised university for a period of two years. 该研究金可在任何认可的大学使用,为期两年。La beca es válida en cualquier universidad reconocida durante un período de dos años.その研究奨学金は認定された大学で2年間有効です。그 연구 장학금은 인가된 대학에서 2년간 유효합니다.
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맥락: academic, legal, journalism
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From French tenable, from tenir meaning to hold, from Latin tenere. Entered English in the late 16th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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