tolerate
/ˈtɒləreɪt/ · /ˈtɑːləreɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3431 in the learning path
忍受；容忍
Definitions
v. To accept something unpleasant or unwanted without stopping it.
忍受；容忍
v. To withstand difficult conditions or substances without serious harm.
耐受；经受住
Example
I can tolerate noise, but not while studying.
我可以忍受噪声，但学习时不行。
Schools should not tolerate bullying, because every student deserves a safe and supportive learning environment.
学校不应容忍欺凌，因为每个学生都应享有安全且充满支持的学习环境。
Collocations
- tolerate noise
- tolerate uncertainty
- tolerate heat
- refuse to tolerate
Word family
- tolerance (n.)
- tolerant (adj.)
- tolerable (adj.)
- intolerant (adj.)
Synonyms
- endure
- put up with
Usage tip
后接名词或动名词：tolerate doing，不接to do。
FAQ
- What does tolerate mean?
- To accept something unpleasant or unwanted without stopping it. To withstand difficult conditions or substances without serious harm.
- How is tolerate pronounced?
- UK /ˈtɒləreɪt/, US /ˈtɑːləreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
