tolerate
verb
ˈtɒləreɪt
verb
1
to
allow
people
to
do,
say,
or
believe
something
without
criticizing
or
punishing
them
容忍,容许; 宽容;
We
simply
will
not
tolerate
vigilante
groups
on
our
streets.
我们决不容许有自行惩办犯罪的组织出现在我们的街头。
2
to
be
able
to
accept
something
unpleasant
or
difficult,
even
though
you
do
not
like
it
忍受; 忍耐;
I
couldn’t
tolerate
the
long
hours.
我受不了这种长时间工作制。
3
if
a
plant
tolerates
particular
weather
or
soil
conditions,
it
can
exist
in
them
〔植物〕能生存于〔困难情况下〕,能耐…
plants
that
tolerate
drought
耐旱的植物
4
if
a
person
or
their
body
can
tolerate
a
food
or
other
substance,
it
can
use
it
without
becoming
ill
〔某人或人体〕对…有耐受性
Women’s
bodies
can
tolerate
less
alcohol
than
men’s.
女性的身体对酒精的耐受力比男性要差一些。