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tenuous

/ˈtɛnjəwəs/

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1 · adjective

weak or uncertain

脆弱的；牵强的

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The link between the two events remains tenuous.
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这两件事之间的联系仍然很牵强。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnjəwəs/

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