withstand
verb
wɪðˈstænd
verb
1
to
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〕;
This
fabric
can
withstand
steam
and
high
temperatures.
这种织物耐蒸汽和高温。
2
to
defend
yourself
successfully
against
people
who
attack,
criticize,
or
oppose
you
抵挡,顶住〔人们的攻击、批评和反对〕;
The
Chancellor
has
withstood
the
criticism
and
held
firm.
总理顶住批评,坚持立场。