stand up to

英 [stænd ʌp tu]

美 [stænd ʌp tu]

经得住（不良状态）; 对抗，抗争（比自己强的人）

柯林斯词典

PHRASAL VERB 经得住
If somethingstands up tobad conditions, it is not damaged or harmed by them.
1. Is this building going to stand up to the strongest gales?
  这座楼能经得住最强劲的大风吗？
PHRASAL VERB 对抗，抗争，抗拒(尤指比自己强的人)
If youstand up tosomeone, especially someone more powerful than you are, you defend yourself against their attacks or demands.
1. He hit me, so I hit him back — the first time in my life I'd stood up to him...
  他打了我，所以我就还手了——有生以来我第一次反抗他。
2. Women are now aware of their rights and are prepared to stand up to their employers.
  女性目前已经认识到了自己的权利，随时准备和她们的雇主抗争。