(of a theory, position, etc. )理论、地位等 that cannot be defended against attack or criticism 难以捍卫的;站不住脚的;不堪一击的 His position had become untenable and he was forced to resign. 他的地位已难以维持,因此他被迫辞职。 He found no one to support his largely untenable views. 他发现没有人支持他基本上站不住脚的观点。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryUntenable is used with these nouns:- situation