ˌzero ˈtolerance noun [uncountableU] a way of dealing with crime in which every person who breaks the law, even in a very small way, is punished as severely as possible 零容忍,零宽容〔指对违法者不论情节轻重一律严惩的做法〕 a policy of zero tolerance in inner-city areas 旧城区的零容忍政策
zero tolerance• But if the speeds aren't going to be cut by zero tolerance, even they would find it hard to support.• The school board has a policy of zero tolerance for students caught with drugs.• This zero tolerance for disease has led to a zero tolerance for animals.