tenuous

中英词典：tenuous

形容词

1. 纤细的；细薄的
中文解释：非常细小或薄弱的
英文解释：very small or weak
例句：The thread was tenuous and easily snapped.
中文翻译：这根线非常细薄，容易断裂。 2. 稀薄的；稀疏的
中文解释：密度小或稀疏的
英文解释：having low density or being sparsely distributed
例句：The air at high altitudes is tenuous.
中文翻译：高海拔地区的空气很稀薄。 3. 贫乏的；不充分的
中文解释：质量或数量不足的
英文解释：lacking in quality or quantity
例句：He presented a tenuous argument that failed to convince anyone.
中文翻译：他提出了一个站不住脚的论点，没能说服任何人。

名词

1. 纤细；细薄
中文解释：细小或薄弱的事物
英文解释：something that is very small or weak
例句：The tenuous of hope kept them going.
中文翻译：希望的薄弱支撑着他们继续前进。

词语辨析

tenuous, thin, slender
这三个词都表示“纤细的”，但有些微妙的区别。tenuous强调的是细薄度的程度，而thin更侧重于物体的厚度，slender则含有优雅或苗条的意味。

词汇扩充

其他与tenuous相关的词汇：
- delicate：精致的 - fragile：易碎的 - flimsy：脆弱的 - weak：虚弱的

近义词

- weak - fragile - feeble - thin

反义词

- strong - substantial - robust - thick

柯林斯词典

[tenuous](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/tenuous)
Definition: If something such as a connection, argument, or friendship is tenuous, it is very uncertain, weak, or difficult to maintain.
词性：形容词

牛津词典

[tenuous](https://www.lexico.com/definition/tenuous)
Definition: Very weak or slight.
词性：形容词

用法

- The tenuous relationship between the two countries finally broke down. - She only had a tenuous grasp of the subject. - The evidence for his theory is tenuous at best.

例句

1. His tenuous grasp on reality made it difficult for others to communicate with him.
他对现实的模糊认识使得别人很难与他沟通。 2. The company's financial situation is tenuous, and layoffs are imminent.
公司的财务状况不稳定，裁员在即。 3. The tenuous thread of their friendship was finally broken when he betrayed her trust.
他背叛了她的信任，他们脆弱的友谊最终破裂了。 4. The tenuous connection between the two events is difficult to prove.
这两个事件之间的薄弱联系很难证明。 5. The tenuous nature of their argument was exposed under scrutiny.
在审查下，他们论点的不充分性暴露无遗。 6. The tenuous hope of finding survivors after the earthquake began to fade.
地震后找到幸存者的微弱希望开始消失。 7. The tenuous line between bravery and stupidity can sometimes be crossed.
勇敢和愚蠢之间的微妙界线有时会被越过。 8. The tenuous link between the suspect and the crime made it difficult to prove his guilt.
嫌疑人与罪行之间的脆弱联系使得很难证明他的罪行。 9. The tenuous balance of power in the region is constantly shifting.
该地区的权力脆弱平衡不断变化。 10. The tenuous thread of trust that held their relationship together finally snapped.
维系他们关系的脆弱信任纽带最终断裂了。 11. The tenuous theory was widely criticized by experts in the field.
这个脆弱的理论受到了该领域专家的广泛批评。 12. The tenuous peace agreement was on the verge of collapse.
这个脆弱的和平协议濒临崩溃。 13. The tenuous line between success and failure requires constant effort.
成功与失败之间的微妙界限需要不断努力。 14. The tenuous relationship between the characters adds to the tension of the story.
角色之间脆弱的关系增加了故事的紧张感。 15. The tenuous hope of finding a cure for the disease keeps researchers motivated.
找到这种疾病的治愈方法的微弱希望使得研究人员保持动力。 16. The tenuous thread of trust between the two nations could be easily broken.
两国之间脆弱的信任纽带很容易破裂。 17. The tenuous argument lacked evidence and logic.
这个站不住脚的论点缺乏证据和逻辑。 18. The tenuous nature of the agreement made it difficult to enforce.
协议的脆弱性使得其难以执行。 19. The tenuous connection between the two events was revealed through careful analysis.
通过仔细分析揭示了这两个事件之间的薄弱联系。 20. The tenuous bond between the siblings was strained by years of conflict.
兄弟姐妹之间脆弱的纽带在多年的冲突中变得紧张。