tolerate
verb [ T ] uk/ˈtɒl.ər.eɪt/ us/ˈtɑː.lə.reɪt/
(ACCEPT)
B2 宽容;容忍
to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them
I will not tolerate that kind of behaviour in my class. 在我的课堂上我不会容许那种行为。
[ + -ing verb ] I won't tolerate lying. 我不会容忍说谎。
- More examples
- The bacteria have developed an ability to tolerate these drugs.
- The soldiers have to tolerate difficult desert conditions.
- I'm looking for plants that can tolerate shade.
(DEAL WITH)
C2 忍耐;忍受
to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions
These ants can tolerate temperatures that would kill other species. 这些蚂蚁能够忍受可以导致其他物种死亡的高温。