tolerance
US /ˈtɑː.lɚ.əns/
UK /ˈtɑː.lɚ.əns/
1.
寬容, 容忍
the ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with
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Religious tolerance is essential for a peaceful society.
宗教寬容對於和平社會至關重要。
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She has a high level of tolerance for different viewpoints.
她對不同觀點有很高的寬容度。
2.
耐受性, 抵抗力
the capacity of the body to endure or become less responsive to a substance (such as a drug) or a physiological stress
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He developed a tolerance to the pain medication.
他對止痛藥產生了耐受性。
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The plant has a high tolerance to drought conditions.
這種植物對乾旱條件有很高的耐受性。
3.
公差, 容許誤差
the permissible limit or variation of a specified quantity, especially in the dimensions of a machine or part
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The engineer checked the manufacturing tolerance of the component.
工程師檢查了部件的製造公差。
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The design specifies a tight tolerance for the fit of the parts.
該設計規定了零件配合的嚴格公差。