[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.
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...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; NAmEwɪðˈstænd//wɪθˈstænd; NAmEwɪθˈstænd/verb(with·stood,with·stood/wɪðˈstʊd; NAmEwɪðˈstʊd//wɪθˈstʊd; NAmEwɪθˈstʊd/)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。withstandwithstandswithstoodwithstandingwith·stand/wɪðˈstænd; NAmEwɪðˈstænd/with·stood/wɪðˈstʊd; NAmEwɪðˈstʊd/
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 etcSYN resist, stand up to: This fabric can withstand steam and high temperatures.2to defend yourself successfully against people who attack, criticize, or oppose youSYN stand up to: The Chancellor has withstood the criticism and held firm.
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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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