tentative

adj.

试探性的；试验的；尝试性的；不确定的

n.

假设；实验；尝试；

复数：tentatives

tentative plan设想；试验性计划

tentative data试验数据；推测数据

tentative schedule试验性时间表

tentative standard暂行标准

1. He still held a tentative relationship with Mary.
   他还和玛丽保持着若即若离的关系。
2. Could we make a tentative appointment for Friday?
   我们能暂时先约在星期五吗?
3. We've drawn up a tentative program for the next two weeks.
   我们制定了一个之后两个星期的试探性计划。
4. Each step he took was slightly tentative.
   他每走一步都有些迟疑不决。

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