tentative /ˈtɛntətɪv/ CET6 TEM8

• 1. 

  ADJ Tentative agreements, plans, or arrangements are not definite or certain, but have been made as a first step. 初步的

  例：

  Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement to hold a preparatory conference next month.

  政治领导人已经就下个月召开准备会达成初步协议。

• 2. 

  tentatively ADV 初步地 [ADV with v]

  例：

  The next round of talks is tentatively scheduled to begin October 21st in Washington.

  下一轮谈判初步定在10月21日于华盛顿进行。

• 3. 

  ADJ If someone is tentative, they are cautious and not very confident because they are uncertain or afraid. 犹豫的

  例：

  My first attempts at complaining were kind of tentative.

  我头几次的投诉尝试都有点儿犹豫。

• 4. 

  tentatively ADV 犹豫地 [ADV with v]

  例：

  Perhaps, he suggested tentatively, they should send for Dr. Esteves.

  他犹犹豫豫地建议道，他们也许应该派人去请埃斯特维斯医生。