tentative
英 [ˈtentətɪv] 美 [ˈtɛntətɪv]

adj.

试探性的；试验的；尝试性的；不确定的

n.

假设；实验；尝试；

变形

复数：tentatives

双语释义

adj.(形容词)

1. 试探性的;试验的;尝试性的 made or done to find out what may happen;experimental;not yet decided

英英释义

tentative[ 'tentətiv ]

• adj.
  • under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

    "just a tentative schedule"

    同义词：probationaryprovisionalprovisionary

  • unsettled in mind or opinion

    "drew a few tentative conclusions"

    同义词：doubtful

词组短语

tentative plan设想；试验性计划

tentative data试验数据；推测数据

tentative schedule试验性时间表

tentative standard暂行标准

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)

1. He still held a tentative relationship with Mary.
   他还和玛丽保持着若即若离的关系。
2. Could we make a tentative appointment for Friday?
   我们能暂时先约在星期五吗?
3. We've drawn up a tentative program for the next two weeks.
   我们制定了一个之后两个星期的试探性计划。
4. Each step he took was slightly tentative.
   他每走一步都有些迟疑不决。

权威例句

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