释义 |
tenderable, a. Comm.|ˈtɛndərəb(ə)l| [f. tender v.1 + -able.] That may be tendered; available for delivery in fulfilment of contract.
1868Harper's Mag. Dec. 89/1 The view of Judge Denio that the word ‘money’ implies the creation of what is tenderable for debts is a much more reasonable..interpretation of the Constitution. 1882Manch. Guard. 29 Oct. 4 The supply of ‘tenderable’ American [cotton] in Liverpool, that is to say of qualities suitable to be accepted in fulfilment of contracts for future delivery. 1884Pall Mall G. 13 Dec. 5/2 By the existing rules of the Petroleum Association the oil tenderable in fulfilment of a contract must be American. 1891Standard 7 Feb. 6/2 The rapid rise has naturally made a large volume of tea tenderable. |