withstand [wɪð'stænd] (withstood, withstood) verb transitive ■to bear or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully 经受;承受;顶住•a bridge designed to withstand earthquakes具有抗震设计的桥梁 •Our toys are designed to withstand the rough treatment of the average five-year-old.我们的玩具设计要能经得住一般五岁儿童粗野的摆弄。 •The aircraft base is protected with specially designed shelters which are built to withstand ground and air attacks.空军基地有特殊设计的掩体保护,能够抵挡地面和空中袭击。 •She is an artist whose work will undoubtedly withstand the test of time (= it will still be popular in the future).她这样一位元艺术家的作品毫无疑问能经受得起时间的考验。 |