Level 5 · word 6,333 of 20,000
withstand
/wɪðˈstænd/
American
- v. 抵住, 经得起
- Definition
- v. to remain strong enough to survive difficult conditions or an attack
- Example
- The old bridge was built to withstand strong winds and heavy traffic.
- 这座老桥建造得能承受强风和繁重的交通。