1784, "free from bigotry or severity in judging others," from French tolérant (16c.), and directly from Latin tolerantem (nominative tolerans), present participle of tolerare "to bear, endure, tolerate" (see toleration). Meaning "able to bear (something) without being affected" is from 1879. Related: Tolerantly.
双语例句
1. Other changes include more tolerant attitudes to unmarried couples having children.
其他变化包括对非婚夫妇生育更为宽容的态度。
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2. She was caustically brilliant, yet totally loyal, unpretentious, human and tolerant.
她这个人才气逼人，可是绝对忠诚可靠，而且毫不做作，有人情味和宽容心。
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3. She has become a lot more tolerant and communicative.
她变得宽容多了，也爱说话了。
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4. Today's floppy disc drives are tolerant of poor quality discs.
现在的软驱对质量低劣的软盘也能读取。
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5. We believe that pupils of integrated schools will have more tolerant attitudes.
