| 单词 | arguable |
| 释义 | arguable (ɑːʳgjuəbəl ) 1. adjective If you say that it is arguable that something is true, you believe that it can be supported by evidence and that many people would agree with it. [formal] It is arguable that this was not as grave a handicap as it might appear. The judges said there was at least a good arguable case of negligence to answer. Synonyms: tenable, reasonable, rational, viable 2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] An idea, point, or comment that is arguable is not obviously true or correct and should be questioned. [formal] It is arguable whether he ever had much control over the real economic power. The great thing about this sort of list is that it is endlessly arguable. Synonyms: questionable, controversial, uncertain, suspicious Collocations: arguable point Permission to appeal was refused on the ground that the application did not raise an arguable point of law. Times, Sunday Times The court said that it had refused a further appeal because it did not raise an arguable point in law. Times, Sunday Times Hmm, that's an arguable point. Times, Sunday Times |
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