tolerant
Definitions
Willing to accept beliefs, behaviors, or people different from yourself; open-minded
宽容的，包容的（愿意接受不同的信仰、行为或人）
Able to survive or function under difficult conditions or exposure to a substance
能耐受的（在恶劣条件或某种物质下仍能存活/运作）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtoler (bear) + -ant (adj. 'tending to') = 'tending to bear.' Of a person, it means good at bearing others' differences (a tolerant boss). Of a plant or material, it means good at bearing harsh conditions (drought-tolerant). Same 'bearing' image, two domains.
Root tol still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.tolerant of对……宽容/耐受
- 2.drought-tolerant耐旱的
- 3.become more tolerant变得更加包容
- 4.religiously tolerant宗教上宽容的
Example Sentences
- 1.
He is remarkably tolerant of other people's opinions, even when he disagrees.
- 2.
We need a more tolerant society where differences are respected.
- 3.
These drought-tolerant grasses survive months without rain.
Easily Confused
tolerant vs lenient — Both describe not coming down hard on something, but tolerant means accepting difference out of open-mindedness (tolerant of other religions), while lenient means going easy on punishment or rules (a lenient judge). Acceptance of difference → tolerant; soft on enforcement → lenient.