tentative

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n. 试验 a. 试验性的, 暂时的

发音

其它 /ˈtɛntətɪv/

词形变化

tentatives 复数 tentatives more tentative 比较级 most tentative 最高级

别名

tent. temptative

教材释义与例句

名词

假设，试验

形容词

试验性的，暂定的；踌躇的

not definite or certain, and may be changed later

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A trial; an experiment; an attempt.

  2. 2.

    A schedule for an event or a programme.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental.

  2. 2.

    Uncertain; subject to future change.

    He gave a tentative answer, unsure of the final outcome.

    We have a tentative plan for the weekend, but nothing is confirmed yet.

  3. 3.

    Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.

    Her tentative steps showed her nervousness as she entered the room.

词汇关系

形容词

同义词 4

doubtful provisional probationary provisionary

近义相关 2

unsettled conditional

相关短语

tentative wound tentative wounds

词源

From Medieval Latin tentātīvus (“trying, testing”), from tentō, past participle tentātus (“to try, test”); see tent, tempt.

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