withstand something 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 synonym resist, 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。🔊🔊
Extra Examples- The flooring needs to be tough enough to withstand wear.地板要坚固耐磨。
- The wooden boat was built to withstand just about every weather condition at sea.这条木船建成后能经受住海上各种各样的天气条件。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + withstand- be able to
- be unable to
- can
- …
phrases- the ability to withstand something
- the strength to withstand something
- be capable of withstanding something
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See full entry Word OriginOld English withstandan, from the prefix with- ‘against’ + the verb stand.