| 词汇 | tenuous |
| 释义 | tenuous 1 ENTRIES FOUND: tenuous (adjective) tenuous /ˈtɛnjəwəs/ adjective tenuous /ˈtɛnjəwəs/ adjective Learner's definition of TENUOUS [more tenuous; most tenuous] 1 : not certain, definite, or strong : flimsy, weak, or uncertain不确定的；脆弱的；含糊的 He has a tenuous grasp/grip/hold on reality.他对现实不甚了解。 a tenuous hypothesis/relationship模棱两可的假设；不确定的关系 The local theater has had a tenuous existence in recent years.这家当地剧院近年来经营惨淡。 He could demonstrate only a tenuous claim to ownership.对于所有权，他拿出的证据根本站不住脚。 The connection between his absence and the robbery is tenuous [=shaky] at best.他的不在场和抢劫之间最多也就是有点联系。 2 literary : very thin纤细的；单薄的 the silkworm's tenuous threads蚕吐出的细丝 — tenuously adverb He was tenuously linked to the crime.他与此次犯罪关联不大。 |
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