tenable
adj
1 that can be defended successfully against opposition or attack 可防守的; 守得住的; 可维护或防护的
a tenable position 可防守的位置
The view that the earth is flat is no longer tenable. 认为地球是平的这一观点站不住脚了.
2 [pred 作表语]
~ (for...) (of an office or postion) that can be held (for a certain time) (指职务或职位)可保有, 可维持(一定时间)
The lectureship is tenable for a period of three years. 讲师这一职位任期三年.
My car looks so old and run-down compared to theirs! At least it has character.
我的汽车看起来要比他们的旧而老爷。但是至少有性格。
you have the choice of very expensive organically-grown vegetables or a steady diet of pesticides every time you think you're eating fresh salads and vegetables, or just having an innocent glass of water!