forbearance
US /fɔːrˈber.əns/
UK /fɔːˈbeə.rəns/
名词
1.
克制, 忍耐, 宽容
patient self-control; restraint and tolerance
示例:
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He showed great forbearance in dealing with the difficult customer.
他在处理难缠的客户时表现出极大的克制。
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The teacher exercised forbearance with the mischievous students.
老师对淘气的学生表现出宽容。
2.
延期, 宽限, 忍让
the action of refraining from exercising a legal right or claim
示例:
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The bank granted a period of forbearance on the loan payments.
银行批准了贷款还款的延期。
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Creditors may offer forbearance to debtors facing financial hardship.
债权人可以向面临经济困难的债务人提供宽限。