viable
['vaɪ.ə.bl] adjective
ADVANCED
■able to work as intended or able to succeed 可以实施的；可望成功的•In order to make the company viable, it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels.很遗憾，为使公司继续运转下去，将不得不裁员。 •I am afraid your plan is not commercially/economically/financially/politically viable.恐怕你的计划在商业／经济／财政／政治上行不通。 ■specialized
■able to continue to exist as or develop into a living being 能生长发育的；可以存活的•There is a continuing debate about the age at which a human fetus can be considered viable.关于人类胎儿在何时可被视为已有生命的问题仍处于争论中。 |