어떤 것을 좋아하거나 동의하지 않더라도 간섭 없이 존재하거나 발생하도록 허용하거나, 불쾌하거나 싫어하는 것을 너그럽게 받아들이거나 참다.
To allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something that one does not necessarily like or agree with, without interference; or to accept or endure something unpleasant or disliked with forbearance.
예문:
"The school principal stated clearly that they would not tolerate any form of cheating during exams."
"I can tolerate the noise from the construction site during the day, but not late at night."
"Although she disagreed with his political views, she learned to tolerate them for the sake of family harmony."
약물, 독소 또는 환경 조건에 지속적으로 노출되어도 부작용을 겪지 않을 수 있는 능력이 있다; 내성이나 면역력이 있다.
To be capable of continued subjection to a drug, toxin, or environmental condition without suffering adverse effects; to have resistance or immunity.
예문:
"Some bacteria have evolved to tolerate even the strongest antibiotics currently available."
"Patients receiving chemotherapy must be monitored closely to see how well they tolerate the treatment."
"Desert plants are specially adapted to tolerate extreme heat and lack of water."