耐受 (nài shòu) — to tolerate, to endure, to bear
Definition
A formal term meaning 'to tolerate / withstand' — used for pain, heat, or sustained pressure, more technical than everyday 忍受.
verb
to tolerateto endureto bear
Examples
- 耐受。Tā hěn nán nài shòu zhè zhǒng téng tòng.He can hardly endure this kind of pain.
- 耐受。Zhè zhǒng cái liào néng gòu nài shòu gāo wēn.This material can withstand high temperatures.
- 耐受。Cháng qī de yā lì ràng rén nán yǐ nài shòu.Long-term stress makes it hard to tolerate.
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