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tolerable

/tɑlɚəbəl/

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1 · adjective

unpleasant but possible to accept or bear

尚可忍受的

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The room was cold, but the extra blankets made it tolerable.
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房间很冷，但多加几条毯子后还能忍受。
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Pronunciation: /tɑlɚəbəl/

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