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pain threshold

/peɪn ˈθrɛʃhəʊld/

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/peɪn ˈθrɛʃhəʊld/B2formalmedical
  • ruТочка, на которой стимул, такой как давление или тепло, начинает восприниматься как болезненный; также используется в переносном смысле для описания максимального уровня дискомфорта или трудности, который человек может выдержать, прежде чем отреагировать.

The point at which a stimulus, such as pressure or heat, begins to be perceived as painful; also used figuratively to describe the maximum level of discomfort or difficulty a person can tolerate before reacting.

  1. Pain tolerance levelB2formal

    The point at which a person begins to feel pain, or the level of pain a person can endure before it becomes unbearable.

    ruБолевой порог

    • Her pain threshold is remarkably high; she barely flinched during the procedure.
    • Athletes often have a higher pain threshold due to intense training.
    • The doctor explained that everyone's pain threshold is different.
  2. Figurative enduranceB2informal

    The maximum amount of stress, difficulty, or unpleasantness a person can tolerate in a situation.

    ruПредел терпения

    • After dealing with three broken appliances this week, my pain threshold for home repairs is gone.
    • His pain threshold for bad jokes is surprisingly low.
    • Working in customer service really tests your pain threshold.