单词 | tolerance |
释义 | tolerance —tolerance /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/ aep /ˈtɑː.lɚ-/ noun (ABILITY TO DEAL WITH) F0 [U] the ability to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions: » My tolerance of heat is considerably greater after having lived in the Far East for a couple of years.Thesaurus+: ↑Tolerating and enduring , ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Dealing with things or peopleF0 [U] SPECIALIZED an animal's or plant's ability not to be harmed by a drug or poison over a long period of time: » a greater tolerance of/to the drugThesaurus+: ↑Immunology and vaccinationnoun [C or U] SPECIALIZED (VARIATION) ► F0 the amount by which a measurement or calculation might change and still be acceptable: » parts that are made to tolerances of a thousandth of an inchThesaurus+: ↑Calculations and calculating , ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionThesaurus+: ↑Weighing and measuringnoun [U] (FORMAL toleration) (ACCEPTANCE) ► C2 willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them: » This period in history is not noted for its religious tolerance.» Some members of the party would like to see it develop a greater tolerance of/towards contrary points of view.Thesaurus+: ↑Open-minded , ↑Justice and fairness• • • Extra Examples:» The book is essentially an exhortation to religious tolerance.» My father never showed much tolerance towards us children.» He asked for tolerance of his habits.» The two peoples lived together in mutual tolerance. |
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