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Chinese dictionary
v.be able to stand (exertion, fatigue, etc.); be able to bear (tension, strain, etc.)
一连几天不睡觉,你怎么能吃得消!
You haven't had any sleep in the last few days! How can you bear it!
这他怎么吃得消。
How's he going to be able to put up with that?
我完全吃得消。
I'm certainly good for this.
天气虽冷,但我还吃得消。
I can stand it although it is very cold.
再干一个夜班,我也完全吃得消。
I can easily stand working another night shift.
高空飞行,身体结实才吃得消。
One needs a strong physique for high altitude flying.