
tentative
英 /ˈtentətɪv/ 美 /ˈtentətɪv/
- adj. 暂定的;初步的Not yet definite and possibly subject to change.
- adj. 犹豫的;试探性的Showing uncertainty or a lack of confidence.
We made tentative plans to visit the coast next weekend.
我们暂定下周末去海边游玩。
Researchers have drawn tentative conclusions, but further studies are needed before the treatment can be widely recommended.
研究人员得出了初步结论,但在广泛推荐这种疗法之前,还需要进一步研究。
搭配
tentative plans 暂定计划a tentative conclusion 初步结论a tentative agreement 初步协议a tentative smile 试探性的微笑
辨析提示
既可指计划“暂定”,也可指动作“试探性”。
词族
tentatively (adv.)、tentativeness (n.)
近义 provisional、uncertain
反义 definite、confirmed
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