Definitions
v. to follow a rule, agreement, or decision
遵守；服从
v. to tolerate something, usually used with cannot
容忍；忍受
Example
Everyone using the pool must abide by its rules.
所有使用泳池的人都必须遵守泳池规定。
Companies should abide by environmental regulations even when doing so increases their production costs.
企业应遵守环保法规，即使这样做会增加生产成本。
Collocations
- abide by the rules
- abide by an agreement
- cannot abide
Usage tip
表示遵守用abide by；表示忍受常用cannot abide。
FAQ
- What does abide mean?
- to follow a rule, agreement, or decision to tolerate something, usually used with cannot
- How is abide pronounced?
- UK /əˈbaɪd/, US /əˈbaɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
