forbearing

IPA/fɔːˈbeərɪŋ/
IPA/fɔːrˈberɪŋ/

forbearing — 形容詞

  • forbearingpositive
  • more forbearingcomparative
  • most forbearingsuperlative

1. able to remain calm and not become angry when someone does something annoying or

1.形容詞C1
釋義

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.

例句

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

常見搭配
  • forbearing nature
  • forbearing attitude
  • forbearing response
  • forbearing manner
  • remain forbearing
  • stay forbearing
同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

She was forbearing to wait for him at the station.
She was forbearing when he arrived late at the station.
'forbearing' is not followed by a to-infinitive; it describes how someone reacts, not what they choose to do.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • forbearing nature
  • forbearing attitude
  • forbearing response
  • forbearing manner
  • forbearing spirit

副詞搭配

  • remarkably forbearing
  • always forbearing
  • generally forbearing
  • extremely forbearing

常用片語

  • remain forbearing in the face of
  • a forbearing approach to

介系詞搭配

  • forbearing with
  • forbearing toward