cannot withstand; unable to endure
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
cannot withstand; unable to endure; cannot bear
Used to describe that something (physical object or abstract situation) cannot endure certain pressure, force, or action. Often followed by a verb or noun indicating the action or force.
Sī丝
zhī织
pǐn品
gé搁
bu不
zhù住
róu揉
cuō搓
。
Silk fabrics cannot withstand rough handling.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
pián便
yi宜
de的
yǐ椅
zi子
gé搁
bu不
zhù住
yī一
gè个
dà大
pàng胖
zi子
zuò坐
。
This cheap chair cannot bear the weight of a heavy person sitting on it.
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Tā他
xìng性
zi子
jí急
，
gé搁
bu不
zhù住
bié别
rén人
cuī催
。
He has an impatient temper and cannot bear being rushed by others.
Gé搁
bu不
zhù住
nǐ你
zhè这
me么
tiān天
tiān天
wèn问
，
tā他
zhǐ只
hǎo好
shuō说
le了
shí实
huà话
。
Unable to withstand your daily questioning, he had no choice but to tell the truth.