withstand
verb [ T ] uk/wɪðˈstænd/ us/wɪðˈstænd/ withstood | withstood
C2 经受;承受;顶住
to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully
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. 我们的玩具设计得能经住普通5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，能够抵挡住地面和空中袭击。
She is an artist whose work will undoubtedly withstand the test of time (= it will still be popular in the future). 她这样一位艺术家的作品毫无疑问能经受住时间的考验。