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ten·ableBrE /ˈtenəbl/NAmE /ˈtenəbl/ adjective(of a theory, an opinion, etc. 理论、想法等) easy to defend against attack or criticism 说得过去的；站得住脚的◆a tenable position 说得过去的观点◆The old idea that this work was not suitable for women was no longer tenable. 认为这种工作不适合妇女的旧想法再也站不住脚了。 OPP untenable [not before noun] (of a job, position, etc., especially in a university 尤指大学中的工作、职位等) that can be held for a particular period of time 可保有，可保持，可担任（一段时间）◆The lectureship is tenable for a period of three years. 讲师这一职务任期三年。 |