tolerance
US /ˈtɑː.lɚ.əns/
UK /ˈtɑː.lɚ.əns/
名词
1.
宽容, 容忍
the ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with
示例:
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Religious tolerance is essential for a peaceful society.
宗教宽容对于和平社会至关重要。
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She has a high level of tolerance for different viewpoints.
她对不同观点有很高的宽容度。
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
示例:
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He developed a tolerance to the pain medication.
他对止痛药产生了耐受性。
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The plant has a high tolerance to drought conditions.
这种植物对干旱条件有很高的耐受性。
3.
公差, 容许误差
the permissible limit or variation of a specified quantity, especially in the dimensions of a machine or part
示例:
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The engineer checked the manufacturing tolerance of the component.
工程师检查了部件的制造公差。
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The design specifies a tight tolerance for the fit of the parts.
该设计规定了零件配合的严格公差。
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