| 单词 | zero tolerance |
| 释义 | zero tolerance (once / 51166 pages) n Zero tolerance is a policy of not allowing any violations of a rule or law. When a school has a zero tolerance policy for tardiness, it means that students are punished the first time they're late to school. It's most common to use the phrase zero tolerance when you're talking about punishment of some kind. If a city announces that there will be zero tolerance for littering, it means that you will get a ticket if you're caught throwing your burrito wrapper on the ground. It's zero tolerance because a law breaker gets zero warnings or chances before facing some punishment — in other words, the law's enforcer won't tolerate any law breaking, no matter how slight. WORD FAMILYzero tolerance USAGE EXAMPLES“In this area, let us adhere, clearly and faithfully, to ‘zero tolerance.'” Seattle Times(Jan 02, 2017) Others want “zero tolerance” for camping in unauthorized spaces like city parks. Time(Dec 20, 2016) He urged the Turkish government to live up to its declared “zero tolerance” policy on torture. Seattle Times(Dec 02, 2016) n extreme intolerance of antisocial behavior (usually by an uncompromising application of the law) he urged zero tolerance for priests who abuse children sexually Hyper intolerance unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs |
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