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单词 tentatively
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Definition of tentatively in English:

tentatively

adverb ˈtɛntətɪvliˈtɛn(t)ədɪvli
  • 1Subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

    the project is tentatively scheduled for next year
    unions tentatively agreed to a three-year contract
    Example sentencesExamples
    • We were tentatively booked as the middle act on a three-band cross-Canada tour.
    • Tentatively, the conference is scheduled for September in Phoenix, Arizona.
    • His first teacher is said to have been Cornelis Buys, identified tentatively with the Master of Alkmaar.
    • We can tentatively draw two conclusions that bear on this larger debate.
    • Sessions are tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    1. 1.1 In a way that lacks confidence; hesitantly.
      "Are you all right?" Claire asked tentatively
      I walked tentatively across the bridge
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The performance began tentatively but progressed to a rousing, very satisfying conclusion.
      • He tentatively kisses the woman, who reacts ambivalently.
      • Worn out by looking after this miserable and ungrateful old man, she tentatively takes to drawing as an outlet for her depression.
      • Tentatively, he reached out to take her hand.
      • Ironically, drawing so tightly, so tentatively, helped my painting to be free.

Definition of tentatively in US English:

tentatively

adverbˈten(t)ədivlēˈtɛn(t)ədɪvli
  • 1Subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

    the project is tentatively scheduled for next year
    unions tentatively agreed to a three-year contract
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Tentatively, the conference is scheduled for September in Phoenix, Arizona.
    • We were tentatively booked as the middle act on a three-band cross-Canada tour.
    • We can tentatively draw two conclusions that bear on this larger debate.
    • Sessions are tentatively scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • His first teacher is said to have been Cornelis Buys, identified tentatively with the Master of Alkmaar.
    1. 1.1 In a way that lacks confidence; hesitantly.
      "Are you all right?" Claire asked tentatively
      I walked tentatively across the bridge
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Tentatively, he reached out to take her hand.
      • The performance began tentatively but progressed to a rousing, very satisfying conclusion.
      • Worn out by looking after this miserable and ungrateful old man, she tentatively takes to drawing as an outlet for her depression.
      • He tentatively kisses the woman, who reacts ambivalently.
      • Ironically, drawing so tightly, so tentatively, helped my painting to be free.
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