endurance /ɪnˈdɚrəns/ Brit /ɪnˈdjʊərəns/ noun /ɪnˈdɚrəns/ Brit /ɪnˈdjʊərəns/
noun
Learner's definition of ENDURANCE
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a : the ability to do something difficult for a long time耐力；持久力 -
The exercise program is designed to increase both strength and endurance.这个锻炼计划的目标是提高力量和耐力。
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a test of endurance = an endurance test [=a task that tests your ability to do something difficult for a long time]耐力测试
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endurance training耐力训练
b : the ability to deal with pain or suffering that continues for a long time忍耐力；耐久力 -
The overseas flight tested our (powers of) endurance.海外飞行检验了我们的耐久力。
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children who are teased beyond endurance [=for such a long time or to such a great degree that they can no longer deal with it]被捉弄得忍无可忍的小孩
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: the quality of continuing for a long time耐久性；耐用度