tolerance

英 ['tɒl(ə)r(ə)ns] 美['tɑlərəns]

• n. 公差；宽容；容忍；公差

1. the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

2. a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

3. the act of tolerating something

4. willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others

5. a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits