withstand · verb
Bedeutungen und Beispiele
Trotz starker Kräfte, Belastungen oder schwieriger Bedingungen unbeschädigt oder wirksam bleiben.
The revised structure was designed to withstand the pressure expected during normal use and routine maintenance.
Her argument withstood detailed questioning because each major claim was supported by evidence others could examine.
The fabric withstands repeated washing without losing the qualities that make it suitable for heavy use.
Withstanding criticism became easier once the team distinguished useful objections from comments based on misunderstanding.
Formen
- withstand base form
- withstands third-person singular present
- withstood past tense; past participle
- withstanding present participle