tentative

US /ˈten.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈten.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/
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1.

暂定的, 试验性的, 不确定的

not certain or fixed; provisional

:
We have a tentative plan for the weekend, but it might change.
我们有一个暂定的周末计划,但可能会改变。
The meeting has been given a tentative date of May 10th.
会议的暂定日期是5月10日。
2.

犹豫的, 不确定的

done without confidence; hesitant

:
He took a few tentative steps into the dark room.
小心翼翼地走进黑暗的房间。
Her smile was tentative, as if she wasn't sure she should be happy.
她的笑容很犹豫,仿佛不确定自己是否应该高兴。