forbearance
UK/fɒ:'bєәrәns/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Patient self-control and tolerance when provoked; the act of refraining from enforcing a right or obligation
忍耐，克制，宽容；（法律）延缓执行
Root Breakdown
Native Englishforbearanceother
=forbearance
Example Sentences
- 1.
The principal demonstrated forbearance by not immediately suspending the student despite serious misconduct.
- 2.
Historical documents show that many early settlers lacked forbearance for cultural differences in the colonies.