英 [ˈtenəb(ə)l] 美 [ˈtenəb(ə)l]
adj. （主张等）站得住脚的；可维持的
tenable /ˈtɛnəbəl/
形容词 If you say that an argument, point of view, or situation is tenable, you believe that it is reasonable and could be successfully defended against criticism. 合理的; 讲得通的
This argument is simply not tenable.
这种论点简直一点道理也没有。
based on sound reasoning or evidence
同义词： well-founded
站得住脚的
我要想在宜昌市站得住脚(Tenable)，必须要跟他们(They)较量一下(About)，保护好我的学员们。于是不紧不慢、开门见山、斩钉截铁的说：
... ageless adj. 永恒的；不老的 tenable adj. （主张等）站得住脚的；可维持的 unique adj. 独特的，稀罕的；[数] 唯一的，独一无二的 ...
... unsubstantiated adj. 未经证实的，无事实根据的 tenable adj. 站得住脚的，无懈可击的 untenable adj. 站不住脚的，维持不住的 ...
... tenability 可防守 tenable 可守的 tenacious 固执的 ...
tenability 可防守；站得住脚
（主张等）站得住脚的；可维持的
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。
This argument is simply not tenable.
这种论点简直一点道理也没有。
The lectureship is tenable for a period of three years.
讲师这一职务任期三年。
Tightening public purses have already rendered bids by EU cities to host the Olympics less tenable.
The fellowships, tenable at a selected number of Chinese universities, are of one year duration.
It was "not tenable" to have different standards for the same qualification, he said.