粵

受sau6力lik6

sau6 lik6shòu lì

English

  1. support or bearing the pressure or weight
  2. to (be able to) withstand large forces

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. (能夠)承受重壓

Examples

  • 條管唔受力,斷咗邊個負責?

    This pipe is unable to withstand a large force. Who will be responsible if it breaks?

  • 我企嘅時候成日都將重心偏咗去右腳受力。

    When I stand I always shift my centre of mass to put the weight on my right leg.

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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