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源自中古英语 'withstonden',由 'with-'(对抗)和 'stand'(站立)组成,字面意思是'对抗站立'。
❶ 承受或抵抗某种压力、攻击或困难而不被破坏或屈服。常用于描述物体或人在极端条件下的耐久性。
“This bridge can withstand strong earthquakes.”
(这座桥能承受强烈的地震。)
“The soldiers withstood the enemy's attack for days.”
(士兵们抵抗了敌人多日的进攻。)
withstand the test of time — 经得起时间的考验,形容某事物长期保持良好状态或价值。
“Their friendship has withstood the test of time.”
(他们的友谊经受住了时间的考验。)