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单词 withstand
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withstandverb [ T ]

uk/wɪðˈstænd/us/wɪðˈstænd/withstood, withstood

C2 to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully:

a bridge designed to withstand earthquakes
Our toys are designed to withstand the rough treatment of the average five-year-old.
The aircraft base is protected with specially designed shelters which are built to withstand ground and air attacks.
She is an artist whose work will undoubtedly withstand the test of time (= it will still be popular in the future).

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Tolerating and enduring

  • bear
  • bear with sb
  • bearable
  • bide
  • come to terms with sth idiom
  • endurance
  • philosophically
  • resigned
  • ride
  • ride sth out
  • sit
  • sit sth out
  • stand for sth
  • stew
  • stew (in your own juice) idiom
  • stick
  • stick it out
  • stick with it idiom
  • stick with sth/sb
  • sweat it out idiom

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withstandverb [ T ]

us/wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/past tense and past participle withstood /wɪθˈstʊd, wɪð-/

to receive without being changed or damaged by something powerful; bear:

The building has to be strong enough to withstand severe winds and storms.
Coaches have to be tough to withstand the constant pressure to win.
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