endurance
/ɪnˈdjuərəns; ?@ -ˈduə-; ɪn`dʊrəns/ n[U]
state or power of enduring 忍耐力
He showed remarkable endurance throughout his illness. 他生病的整个阶段都表现出非凡的忍耐力.
His treatment of her was beyond endurance, ie impossible to endure any longer. 他这样对待她是无法忍受的.
[attrib 作定语]
The soldiers eventually completed the endurance tests, ie tests of how long they could endure harsh conditions. 士兵们终於完成了耐力测验.
(fig 比喻) Jane's party was more of an endurance test than anything else. 参加简举办的聚会完全是考验耐性.