withstand

Definitions

with- (here meaning 'against', an old sense) + stand = 'to stand against.' Withstand is the Germanic twin of Latin-based resist: to stand firm against a force without giving way. A bridge withstands a storm; a leader withstands criticism.

Common Collocations

• 1.withstand pressure承受压力
• 2.withstand attack抵御攻击
• 3.withstand the test of time经受时间考验
• 4.withstand scrutiny经得起审视

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The bridge was built to withstand strong earthquakes.

• 2.

  She withstood years of harsh criticism.