tenuous ['tenjuəs]

英汉解释

adj. 纤细的；稀薄的；贫乏的

同义词

a. flimsy，slight，thin

参考例句

1. Unfortunately, the prospects for controlling costs are tenuous.
不幸的是，控制支出的前景渺茫。
2. We both know how tenuous a relation there is between a man's intentions and the consequences of his acts.
我们两人都知道，在一个人的意图和他的行动后果之间，存在着多么微妙的关系。
3. It is feasible to process tenuous hole with low precision on the plain lathe by adopting appropriate clamping apparatus &drilling tools and proper processing technology.
设计适当的夹具和钻具、采用合适的加工工艺，在普通车床上进行特度要求不高的细长孔的加工是可行的。

英英解释

adj.
  1. having little substance or significance
  2. having thin consistency
  3. very thin in gauge or diameter

网络释义

tenuous
稀薄的; 纤细的; 无力的，含糊的; 脆弱的、不可靠的;
tenuous wires
细电线;
tenuous body
纤体;
superfine tenuous
微细的;
A Tenuous Pact
一纸废约;