sufferance /ˈsʌfərəns/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT If you are allowed to do something on sufferance, you can do it, although you know that the person who gave you permission would prefer that you did not do it. 容忍; 勉强同意 [usu 'on' N]

  例：

  His party held office on sufferance.

  他的政党险胜。