to stand up to
[phrase form: stand]
01
立ち向かう, 抵抗する
to courageously confront and resist someone or something, refusing to be controlled
例
He stood up to the oppressive regime, speaking out against their injustices.
彼は抑圧的な体制に立ち向かい、その不正に対して声を上げた。
She bravely stood up to the bully, refusing to be intimidated.
彼女は勇敢にいじめっ子に立ち向かい、脅されることを拒んだ。
02
耐える, 持ちこたえる
to endure harsh conditions without being significantly damaged
例
This fabric will stand up to repeated washings.
この生地は繰り返しの洗濯に耐えます。
The new car stood up well to the long drive.
新車は長距離運転によく耐えた。
