stand up to

立ち向かう、抵抗する

人に脅されたり、ひどい扱いを受けたりしても屈しないこと。

やさしい英語で： To refuse to let someone frighten you or treat you badly.

• You must stand up to him.
• She stood up to the school bully.
• Why does nobody stand up to that manager?

使い方： stand up to someone (She finally stood up to her boss.)

類義語： resist, defy, confront

反対語： submit

よく使う表現： stand up to someone, stand up to bullies

耐える、持ちこたえる

損傷や圧力、厳しい条件にさらされても丈夫な状態を保つこと。

やさしい英語で： To stay strong or in good condition despite damage, pressure, or difficult conditions.

• This coat stands up to rain.
• The cheap chairs did not stand up to daily use.
• Will the roof stand up to another winter?

使い方： stand up to something (These boots stand up to heavy use.)

類義語： withstand, resist, survive

よく使う表現： stand up to wear, stand up to pressure