tenable

• 形容论点、理论或立场合理、站得住脚，能够被成功地辩护或维持。

Describes an argument, theory, or position that is reasonable and can be defended successfully.

1. Defensible or maintainableC1formal

   Capable of being defended, maintained, or justified, especially in an argument or theory.

   站得住脚的

   • His theory is no longer tenable given the new evidence.
   • The professor argued that the position was tenable under current conditions.
   • They found the hypothesis tenable after further research.

   同义词arguabledefendabledefensiblejustifiablemaintainablereasonablesoundsupportablesustainableviable

   反义词flawedindefensibleinvalidunjustifiableuntenableweak

2. Holdable or occupiableC1formal

   Capable of being held, occupied, or kept for a period of time, often used for positions or offices.

   可占据的

   • The scholarship is tenable for three years.
   • The position is tenable at the university for a fixed term.
   • The grant is tenable only at approved institutions.