单词	tolerance
释义	tolerance noun tol·​er·​ance ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s  ˈtäl-rən(t)s 1 : capacity to endure pain or hardship : endurance, fortitude, stamina 2 a : sympathy or indulgence for beliefs or practices differing from or conflicting with one's own b : the act of allowing something : toleration 3 : the allowable deviation from a standard especially : the range of variation permitted in maintaining a specified dimension in machining a piece 4 a(1) : the capacity of the body to endure or become less responsive to a substance (such as a drug) or a physiological insult especially with repeated use or exposure developed a tolerance to painkillers also : the immunological state marked by unresponsiveness to a specific antigen (2) : relative capacity of an organism to grow or thrive when subjected to an unfavorable environmental factor b : the maximum amount of a pesticide residue that may lawfully remain on or in food Synonyms forbearance long-suffering patience sufferance See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a tolerance for other lifestyles The plants have a high tolerance for heat. Some patients gradually develop a tolerance for the drug and need to be given a larger dose. Some patients develop greater tolerance for the drug's effects. Recent Examples on the Web Candice, for example, eventually developed a tolerance to her German-shepherd mix, Tesla, despite getting all watery-eyed and sneezy at first. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 Because villages are small and often spaced hundreds of miles apart, Willsrud said, large-scale agriculture—which requires storage, transportation, processing, and a great tolerance for risk—might not make sense here. Yasmin Tayag, The New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2022 Other studies similarly have found a growing tolerance of violent ideologies that historically were confined to fringe elements. Hannah Allam, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 The key is choosing varieties with a relatively short growing time until harvest and a tolerance for cooler temperatures. Susan Brownstein, cleveland, 26 July 2022 For those who have a low pain tolerance, but would like to achieve the glowing after-affect of a vampire facial, is there an alternative option? Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 25 July 2022 Frequent exposure to catnip, however, can cause your cat to develop a tolerance to the plant, according to PetMD. Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 5 July 2022 Investors in tech need a relatively high risk tolerance, as these startups can take a long time to turn a profit. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 14 June 2022 The Workplace Conduct Unit was established at the start of 2019 after the #MeToo movement swept through the state Capitol and brought to public attention what accusers described as a tolerance of rampant inappropriate behavior in state politics. Hannah Wileystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing tolerance cross-tolerance zero tolerance self-tolerance cross-tolerance zero tolerance self-tolerance Kids Definition tolerance noun tol·​er·​ance ˈtä-lə-rəns  1 : ability to put up with something harmful, bad, or annoying He was running out of tolerance for the pushy young cop. Carl Hiaasen, Hoot 2 : sympathy for or acceptance of feelings or habits which are different from someone's own Medical Definition tolerance noun tol·​er·​ance ˈtäl(-ə)-rən(t)s  1 : the capacity of the body to endure or become less responsive to a substance (as a drug) or a physiological insult especially with repeated use or exposure developed a tolerance to painkillers 2 : the immunological state marked by unresponsiveness to a specific antigen tolerance noun as in patience the capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining showed great tolerance in dealing with the child's tantrums Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance patience forbearance sufferance acquiescence willingness long-suffering conformism discipline docility passiveness tractability passivity subordination compliance submissiveness amenability resignation obedience self-control submission Antonyms & Near Antonyms impatience resistance defiance disobedience insubordination recalcitrance willfulness intractability contrariness See More
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