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Tentative Adj Graded 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 协议、计划、安排)暂行的,临时的,试探性的 Agreements Plans

单词 tentative
音标
英[ˈtentətɪv] 美[ˈtɛntətɪv]
解释
adj.试探性的;试验的;尝试性的;不确定的;n.假设;实验;尝试;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
(协议、计划、安排)暂行的,临时的,试探性的
Tentative agreements, plans, or arrangements are not definite or certain, but have been made as a first step.
例:Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement to hold a preparatory conference next month...政治领导人已就下个月举行预备会议达成初步协定。
例:Such theories are still very tentative.这种理论仍然是探索性的。

ADJ-GRADED
踌躇不决的;犹豫的
If someone is tentative, they are cautious and not very confident because they are uncertain or afraid.
例:My first attempts at complaining were rather tentative...我刚开始投诉时很犹豫不决。
例:She did not return his tentative smile.她并没有对他怯生生的微笑作出回应。
变形
noun:tentativeness~pl:tentatives~adv:tentatively~

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