单词 | tentative |
释义 | tentative /tentətɪv/ adjective1.(about an arrangement, agreement, etc.) not definite or certain because you may want to change it later (安排、协议等)暂定的,暂行的◆the airline has reached a tentative agreement with its employees. 这家航空公司与其员工达成了临时协议。◆there are tentative signs of recovery in the advertising market. 广告市场初现复苏迹象。2.not behaving with confidence; not done with confidence 试验性的;试探的;不果断的◆consumers are no longer tentative about online shopping. 消费者对网上购物不再畏手畏脚。 ▸ tentatively adverb ▸ tentativeness noun [uncountable]☞ tentativetentative /tentətɪv/ (written) showing a lack of confidence踌躇的;犹豫不决的◆he acknowledged me with a tentative nod.他踌躇地朝我点了下头,算是打了招呼。◆her english is correct but tentative.她的英语没错误,但是不流利。▸ tentatively adverb◆she smiled tentatively.她腼腆地笑了。tentative/ˈtentətɪv ||; ˈtɛntətɪv/adj1. (used about plans, etc) uncertain; not definite (指计划等)未确定的,试验性质的 2. (used about a person or his/her behaviour) not confident about what you are saying or doing (指人或行为)没信心的,迟疑的: ◇a tentative smile/suggestion 踌躇的微笑;试探性建议 ➔tentatively adv ten·ta·tive /`tɛntətɪv; ˈtentətɪv/adj 1. not definite or certain 不明确的; 不确定的; 暂定的:◇tentative plans 初步计划 2. done as though you are not sure what you are doing 犹豫的; 迟疑的:◇a tentative smile 怯生生的一笑 |
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