新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

tolerate

英  [ˈtɒləreɪt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • tolerates , tolerating , tolerated

    1[T 及物动词] 容忍

    If you tolerate a situation or person, you accept them although you do not particularly like them.

    近义词

    accept , condone , put up with

    双语例句

    例:

    She can no longer tolerate the position that she's in.

    她再也无法容忍自己目前的处境了。

    例:

    It is vital that councils do not tolerate substandard care.

    理事会决不能容忍不合格的看护,这点至关重要。

    例:

    The Army does not tolerate inappropriate behaviour.

    部队不容忍不良行为。

    2[T 及物动词] 忍受(坏的或痛苦的事物)

    If you can tolerate something bad or painful, you are able to bear it.

    近义词

    bear

    双语例句

    例:

    The ability to tolerate pain varies from person to person.

    对疼痛的忍受力因人而异。