[often with negative] (of a statement, theory, or line of reasoning) appear to be valid, sound, or reasonable
(声明,理论,推理方法)似乎有效的,有根据的,站得住脚的
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this argument just does not hold water. 这种论点完全站不住脚。
似乎有效的;有根据的;站得住脚的
(论点、借口、理论等)站不住脚, 不合情理
This argument simply cannot hold water in Europe.
这种论点在欧洲根本就说不通。
His account of the robbery won't hold water.
他对抢劫案经过的陈述漏洞百出。
As the nets cannot hold water.
如同网无法握住水一样。
They help to hold water on land.
保持陆地上的水土。
When will a net hold water?
网什么时候可以盛住水?。
[often with negative] (of a statement, theory, or line of reasoning) appear to be valid, sound, or reasonable
(声明,理论,推理方法)似乎有效的,有根据的,站得住脚的
这种论点完全站不住脚。