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withstand <pret, pp withstood> [Brit wɪðˈstand, Am wɪθˈstænd, wɪðˈstænd] VB trans

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to withstand extremes of temperature

résister à des écarts extrêmes de température

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résister à matériau: force, poussée, vent

to withstand

résister à mur, bâtiment, bateau: force, poussée, corrosion, explosion

to stand up to, to withstand

résister à amour, entente, amitié: séparation, différences

to withstand

résister à économie, pays, régime, industrie: crise, invasion, changement, grève, scandale

to withstand

résister aux poussées de l'ennemi

to withstand enemy pressure

supporter plante: froid, chaleur

to withstand

affronter les rigueurs de l'hiver

to withstand the rigours of winter

soutenir choc, siège, assaut, regard

to withstand

tenir le choc lit matériel, appareil, verre:

to withstand the impact

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withstand [wɪðˈstænd] irreg VB trans

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to withstand an onslaught

résister à une attaque massive

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résister à qc

to withstand sth

soutenir le regard de qn

to withstand the gaze of sb

to withstand an onslaught

résister à une attaque massive

to withstand the gaze of sb

soutenir le regard de qn

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The covered flashpan also provided some ability to withstand bad weather. en.wikipedia.org

There are also concerns that quakes may damage underground gas, oil, and water lines and wells that were not designed to withstand earthquakes. en.wikipedia.org

A feedthrough electrical connection may have to withstand considerable pressure difference across its length. en.wikipedia.org

Many decorative fasteners either are not solvent proof or will not withstand the mechanical action of cleaning. en.wikipedia.org

The actual physical structure of the board can withstand much greater force equivalent to around 300 kg (660 pounds). en.wikipedia.org

If a square stood its ground without flinching and fired with effect, it could withstand the best cavalry. en.wikipedia.org

This enabled the capital city to withstand long sieges, many of which did happen during the three century long existence of the empire. en.wikipedia.org

However, because the platform was originally built for oil, the firewalls were designed to resist fire rather than withstand explosions. en.wikipedia.org

The bridge was a temporary structure unable to withstand the pressure of debris and high water. en.wikipedia.org

In addition, the tower was built to withstand winds of 186km/h mi/h and gusts of up to 200km/h mi/h. en.wikipedia.org

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