tenable
/ˈtenəbl/
CEFR level C2Topic ThinkingWord #7193 in the learning path
站得住脚的；可维持的
Definitions
adj. Able to be defended or maintained against criticism.
站得住脚的；可维持的
Example
His excuse was no longer tenable after we checked.
我们核实后，他的借口就再也站不住脚了。
The assumption that economic growth always improves public wellbeing is no longer tenable in every context.
经济增长总能改善公众福祉这一假设，已不能在所有情境下成立。
Collocations
- a tenable position
- a tenable argument
- no longer tenable
Word family
- untenable (adj.)
- tenability (n.)
Synonyms
- defensible
- sustainable
Antonyms
- untenable
- indefensible
Usage tip
常形容论点或立场站得住脚，不等于舒适。
FAQ
- What does tenable mean?
- Able to be defended or maintained against criticism.
- How is tenable pronounced?
- UK /ˈtenəbl/, US /ˈtenəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
