1. | 说得过去的;站得住脚的easy to defend against attack or criticism |
a tenable position 说得过去的观点 | |
The old idea that this work was not suitable for women was no longer tenable. 认为这种工作不适合妇女的旧想法再也站不住脚了。 |
2. | [nbn] 可保有,可保持,可担任(一段时间)that can be held for a particular period of time |
The lectureship is tenable for a period of three years. 讲师这一职务任期三年。 |