forbearing
forbearing — 形容詞
- forbearingpositive
- more forbearingcomparative
- most forbearingsuperlative
1. able to remain calm and not become angry when someone does something annoying or
寬容的
對他人過錯表現耐心與諒解
able to remain calm and not become angry when someone does something annoying or wrong, choosing to be understanding instead of seeking revenge or complaining.
Tuan's forbearing nature helped him stay calm when his brother spilled juice on a laptop.
Tuan 的寬容性格讓他在弟弟把果汁灑在筆電上時仍能保持冷靜。
forbearing nature — describes a personality trait
The night-shift nurse remained forbearing even after the patient shouted at her for several minutes.
那位夜班護理師即使病人對著她大吼了好幾分鐘，依然保持寬容。
remained forbearing — showing restraint under provocation
Meera's forbearing response to the unfair criticism impressed everyone in the office.
Meera 對不公正批評的寬容回應，讓辦公室裡的每個人都印象深刻。
Though the driver took a wrong turn, Théo was forbearing and did not complain.
雖然司機開錯了路，Théo 仍然寬容以對，沒有抱怨。
Baraka's forbearing attitude toward his noisy neighbours helped keep the peace in the building.
Baraka 對樓上吵鬧鄰居的寬容態度，幫助維持了大樓的和諧。
- patient
more general; 'patient' covers many situations, while 'forbearing' specifically implies refraining from anger when provoked
- tolerant
focuses on accepting different opinions or behaviours; 'forbearing' emphasises emotional restraint under annoyance
- lenient
suggests being less strict when punishing; 'forbearing' is broader, covering any situation where anger would be natural
- long-suffering
stronger and more emotional, implying enduring hardship over a longer period
- impatient
the most direct opposite, describing someone who quickly becomes annoyed
- intolerant
focuses on unwillingness to accept others' faults or differences
- harsh
describes severe or critical treatment rather than calm restraint
文法句型
forbearing with [someone]
forbearing toward [someone]
remain/stay forbearing
用法筆記
Frequently used before a noun (forbearing nature, forbearing attitude) or after a linking verb (remain forbearing, be forbearing). Typically describes a person's character or a specific calm reaction when tested by another's behaviour.