/ wɪðˈstænd, also wɪθˈs-; wɪðˋstænd, wɪθˋs-/v (pt, pp withstood / -ˈstud; -ˋstʊd/) [Tn] (often fml 常作文雅语) endure (sth) without giving in, collapsing, wearing out, etc; resist 承受住(某事物); 抵住: withstand attacks, pressure, wind 禁得住攻击﹑ 压力﹑ 风吹 * shoes that will withstand hard wear 耐穿的鞋.