Tenet



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.信念, 信条
• ［英］ n.信念, 信条 ( a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true )
• ［记］ ten ( 握住) +et -> ( 握住的) 信念
• ［例］ follow the tenets of unity, simplicity and industry ( 信奉团结、俭朴、勤奋的原则)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Latin, he holds, from tenēre to hold
• Date: circa 1600
• a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; especially one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession

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