withstand

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

with·stand [withstand withstands withstood withstanding] BrE [wɪðˈstænd] NAmE [wɪðˈstænd] BrE [wɪθˈstænd] NAmE [wɪθˈstænd] verb (with·stood, with·stoodBrE [wɪðˈstʊd] ; NAmE [wɪðˈstʊd] BrE [wɪθˈstʊd] ; NAmE [wɪθˈstʊd] )~ sth (formal)
to be strong enough not to be hurt or damaged by extreme conditions, the use of force, etc.
Syn: ↑resist, Syn: stand up to
•The materials used have to be able to withstand high temperatures.
•They had withstood siege, hunger and deprivation.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Old English withstandan, from the prefix with- ‘against’ + the verb ↑stand.

Example Bank:
•The flooring needs to be tough enough to withstand wear.
•The wooden boat was built to withstand just about every weather condition at sea.
•The boat was built to withstand just about every weather condition.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  resist, hold out, stand firm, defy, hold, hold up
• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  surrender, give up