新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

untenable

英  [ˌʌnˈtenəbəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1不堪一击的(观点、理论或立场)

    An argument, theory, or position that is untenable cannot be defended successfully against criticism or attack.

    双语例句

    例:

    This argument is untenable from an intellectual, moral, and practical standpoint.

    从知识、道德和现实的角度来看,这种论点是站不住脚的。