withstand
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++with·stand /wɪðˈstænd, wɪθ-/ ●○○ verb (past tense and past participle withstood /-ˈstʊd/) [transitive] 1 STAND/BEARto be strong enough to remain unharmed by something such as great heat, cold, pressure etc 耐受，承受〔酷热、严寒、高压等〕 SYN resist, stand up to This fabric can withstand steam and high temperatures. 这种织物耐蒸汽和高温。2 DEFENDto defend yourself successfully against people who attack, criticize, or oppose you 抵挡，顶住〔人们的攻击、批评或反对〕 SYN stand up to The Chancellor has withstood the criticism and held firm. 总理顶住批评，坚持立场。→ See Verb table
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withstand• The bridge is built to withstand an earthquake of 8.3 magnitude.• Rear-facing safety seats can not withstand deployment of an airbag, the agency said.• Working copy: not likely to withstand further toil.• The plant is sensitive to alkaline conditions and prefers cool waters but temporarily withstands higher temperatures.• An epidemic of such proportions that nothing could withstand it.• It can withstand knocks, is low-odour and quick-drying.• Owens has withstood many attacks on his leadership.• Lind also installed carpeting that could withstand the impact of the wheels.• It must also be robust enough to withstand the wear and tear of the postal system and the editor's desk.• They might dislike what he did but could not withstand what he was as a result of doing it.Origin withstand Old English withstandan, from with “against” + standan “to stand”with·stand verbChineseSyllable
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withstand
with‧stand /wɪðˈstænd, wɪθ-/
verb (past tense and past participle withstood /-ˈstʊd/) [transitive]
SYN resist, stand up to:
This fabric can withstand steam and high temperatures.
2. to defend yourself successfully against people who attack, criticize, or oppose you
SYN stand up to:
The Chancellor has withstood the criticism and held firm.
with‧stand /wɪðˈstænd, wɪθ-/
verb (past tense and past participle withstood /-ˈstʊd/) [transitive] Language: Old English
Origin: withstandan, from with 'against' + standan 'to stand'
1. to be strong enough to remain unharmed by something such as great heat, cold, pressure etc Origin: withstandan, from with 'against' + standan 'to stand'
SYN resist, stand up to:
2. to defend yourself successfully against people who attack, criticize, or oppose you
SYN stand up to: