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Withstand Wɪðˈstænd Wɪðˈstʊd Syn Withstood Verb With·Stood With·Stand

This flashcard defines "withstand" as the ability to resist or endure difficult conditions, force, or pressure without giving in.

This flashcard defines "withstand" as the ability to resist or endure difficult conditions, force, or pressure without giving in.

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/wɪðst'ʊd/
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[VERB 动词]经受住;承受;顶住 If something or someone withstands a force or action, they survive it or do not give in to it.
  [V n]
  [FORMAL 正式]
  • ...armoured vehicles designed to withstand chemical attack...

    具有抵御化学武器袭击的设计功能的装甲车

  • Exercise really can help you withstand stresses and strains more easily.

    锻炼真的能帮助你更轻松地应对压力和紧张情绪。


Oxford with·stand / wɪðˈstænd ; NAmE wɪðˈstænd / / wɪθˈstænd ; NAmE wɪθˈstænd / verb ( with·stood , with·stood / wɪðˈstʊd ; NAmE wɪðˈstʊd / / wɪθˈstʊd ; NAmE wɪθˈstʊd / ) withstandsth ( formal) to be strong enough not to be hurt or damaged by extreme conditions, the use of force, etc. 承受;抵住;顶住;经受住 SYN
resist
SYN
stand up to
The materials used have to be able to withstand high temperatures. 所使用的材料必须能够耐高温。 They had withstood siege, hunger and deprivation. 他们经受了围困、饥饿和贫穷。 withstand withstands withstood withstanding
with·stand / wɪðˈstænd ; NAmE wɪðˈstænd / with·stood / wɪðˈstʊd ; NAmE wɪðˈstʊd /
LDC
withstandwith‧stand /wɪðˈstænd, wɪθ-/ ●○○ verb (past tense and past participle withstood /-ˈstʊd/) [transitive]
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1to be strong enough to remain unharmed by something such as great heat, cold, pressure etc SYN  resist, stand up to:  This fabric can withstand steam and high temperatures.2to defend yourself successfully against people who attack, criticize, or oppose you SYN  stand up to:  The Chancellor has withstood the criticism and held firm.
WDF

withstand

[wɪðˈstænd]withstood, withstanding, withstands

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withstanding[215] withstood[327]
承受(82%),经得起(16%),对抗(2%)
vt.抵挡;禁得起;反抗
vi.反抗

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