| 词汇 | stand |
| 释义 | stand Ⅰ verb in blackjack, to accept your hand without any further cards US, 1980.► stand forto endure or tolerate something US, 1896 Ⅱ ⇨ cockstand; stand noun an erection UK, 1866 stand around stand around/about to stand somewhere and not do anything: There are lots of young men standing around on street corners, obviously without a job to go to. Photographers were standing around, all hoping to get a picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger.■ SIMILAR TO: loiter stand against 1. stand against sth to oppose a person, organization, plan, decision etc: Today America is more determined to stand against terrorism, and to bring terrorists to answer for their crimes.2. stand against sb to compete with someone for a political position: Republicans are unsure who will stand against the Democratic candidate in November's election. Heseltine said he could not foresee the circumstances in which he would stand against Mrs. Thatcher. stand apart 1. stand apart to be different or separate from others of a similar type: Excellent service will make our company stand apart.+ from The only film that stands apart from all the other war movies is 'Saving Private Ryan'.2. stand apart to avoid being involved with other people or their activities: Finn tends to stand apart and watch as others take control of the board meetings. stand aside 1. stand aside to move so that someone can go past you: Stand aside, please, and let the runners pass. The shopkeeper demanded that we stand aside and not block the entrance to his store.■ SIMILAR TO: step aside, move aside2. stand aside to decide not to become involved in an argument, fight or difficult situation: Soldiers stood aside last Sunday when demonstrators broke windows at the French Embassy building. When war broke out in Bosnia, the leader of the European Union asked America to stand aside.3. stand aside to leave your job or official position and let someone else have it: Edgar was pressured to stand aside after the bribery scandal.■ SIMILAR TO: step aside, step down stand back 1. stand back to move backwards so that you are a short distance away from someone or something: The artist stood back and admired the painting when he'd finished. A gunman ordered the receptionist to stand back as he took the money from the drawer.+ from Standing back from the table, Sandy counted the number of people sitting in the room.■ SIMILAR TO: step back, move back2. stand back to think about a difficult problem or situation in the way a person who is not directly involved would think about it, in order to solve it or understand it better: I think we should stand back and give this issue some long, calm thought. Holden was upset that people didn't stand back and truly question the consequences of war.■ SIMILAR TO: step back3. stand back to decide not to take action or become involved in a situation, even though you or someone else would like you to take action or become involved: How can people just stand back when so many families need help? "We can't just stand back and let the fire burn itself out," said a Forestry Service official.■ SIMILAR TO: sit by, sit back4. stand back if a building stands back from something, it is a short distance from it: Our house stands back from the road a bit, so you won't be able to see it until you drive up. stand between stand between sb and sth if something stands between you and something else, it stops you from achieving it or from getting into a situation: For millions of Americans, Social Security benefits are the only thing standing between them and poverty. Is the only thing standing between you and a beautiful wedding the fact that you haven't found the person you want to marry? stand by 1. stand by to allow something to happen when you should be doing something to try to stop it: Muldrow stood by and did nothing to stop the robbery. "I will not stand by and accept the corruption that is destroying Cambodia," Jeldres said.■ SIMILAR TO: sit bybystander n C someone who is in the area where something unexpected happens, and watches instead of becoming involved: Bystanders watched as a young man threatened to jump from the 110-storey World Trade Center.2. stand by sth to continue to say that something is definitely true or to do what you said you would do, and not change your mind: At the news conference, Asbell stood by his story and denied any involvement in the murder. He stands by his belief that education must change to keep up with society's needs. The president will probably stand by his earlier decision to appoint Taylor.■ SIMILAR TO: stick by3. stand by sb/sth not passive to stay loyal to something, or to continue to give someone help and support when they are in a difficult situation: Kate and Louie agreed to stand by their son Matt as he recovered from his drug addiction. Fox has said he stands by his company's work, despite customer complaints.■ SIMILAR TO: stick by■ OPPOSITE: abandon4. stand by to be ready to help someone or do something: Operators are standing by, ready to take your order. While firefighters stood by, crews dug down near the break and sealed off the gas line.stand by to do sth Buses were standing by to take hotel guests to the airport.standby n C something that is ready to be used if needed: Powdered milk is a good standby for emergencies. stand down 1. stand down to agree to leave your job or official position, or stop trying to be elected, so that someone else can do it instead: I'm prepared to stand down in favour of another candidate. Powell's announcement that she would stand down from her seat on the directors' board shocked shareholders.■ SIMILAR TO: step down2. stand down if someone who has been answering questions in a court of law stands down, they stop answering questions and leave the place where they have to stand to answer them: Danielle stood down, clearly upset by the questions the lawyers had asked her.3. stand sb down • stand down to officially tell a soldier or group of soldiers that they are no longer needed for duty, or to stop being on duty: The last American Air Force Squadron at the airbase stands down from active duty today. Allied forces in the Gulf have been stood down. stand for 1. stand for sth not passive to represent a word, phrase, or idea: What does 'UNHCR' stand for? Schools are working with a network called SHAPE, which stands for 'Shaping Health As Partners in Education'. For centuries in literature, the swan has stood for purity and virtue.2. stand for sth to support a particular set of ideas, principles, or values - used especially about political leaders or groups: Martin Luther King stood for fairness and racial equality. Our group stands for justice, and we want citizens to realize the discrimination minorities face every day.3. not stand for sth to refuse to accept a situation without complaining or trying to change it: You can't ban cars from the city centre - people wouldn't stand for it.sb won't/wouldn't stand for sth "I won't stand for swearing in my house," said Peggy indignantly.■ SIMILAR TO: put up with, tolerate4. stand for sth to try to be elected for a political position or a position in an organization: Robertson and Young decided not to stand for positions on the board of directors. Senator Finkle must stand for election again in 2002.■ SIMILAR TO: run for stand in stand in to do someone else's job for a short period of time+ for Quarterback Jeff Kemp stood in for Jim McMahon, who suffered four broken ribs last Sunday.■ SIMILAR TO: fill instand-in n C someone who does another person's job for a short period of time, or who does something instead of someone: A stand-in accepted Gorbachev's Peace Prize medal for him. stand off stand off sb/sth AmE to prevent someone or something from coming close enough to attack you: The gunman stood off police for about two hours before surrendering.standoff n C usually singular a situation in which neither side in a battle or argument can get an advantage: Police surrounded the building and a stand-off continued until shortly before 7 a.m. stand out 1. stand out to be very easy to see or notice: The ads are meant to stand out and catch people's attention. They painted the door blue, to make it stand out. One man in a tweed jacket and purple tie stood out in a crowd of people in shorts and T-shirts.+ against Theresa's short, bleached blond hair stands out against her dark clothing.stand out a mile spoken (=used to emphasize that something stands out) Of course he's rich - it stands out a mile!stands out like a sore thumb (=someone or something is very easy to notice because they are different from the people or things around them) To many residents, the statue stands out like a sore thumb.2. stand out to be clearly better than other similar things or people: There are some interesting paintings in the exhibition, but one artist's work really stands out.+ as Darren always stood out as an athlete.+ among One performer who stood out among the rest was the 16-year-old boy from Montgomery, Alabama.+ from Her experience in management made Holly stand out from 50 other qualified candidates.outstanding adj better than other similar things or people: What do you see as your outstanding accomplishment in city government?standout n C AmE someone or something that is better than other similar people or things: The standout at the Fourth Avenue Garden Cafe is the middle-eastern influenced food. stand out against stand out against sth to publicly say that you are strongly opposed to a plan or idea, especially when other people do not support you: Am I the only person who is willing to stand out against the budget cuts?■ SIMILAR TO: oppose stand out for stand out for sth to continue to demand a particular thing and refuse to accept anything else: The workers' union stands out for fair labour laws and health insurance for all employees. stand over stand over sb to stand very close to someone and watch as they do something, especially to make sure they finish it or do it correctly: I can't work with you standing over me like that. Mom always stood over us, making sure we ate everything on our plates. stand round BrE ► see stand around stand to stand to sb/sth • stand sb/sth to • stand to BrE to order a soldier to move into a position so that they are ready for action, or to move into this position: Reports of a German advance came through, and we were ordered to stand to. stand together stand together if people or groups stand together, they are loyal to each other and work together to achieve the same things: Politicians from all parties have promised to stand together and protect our national security. Today the United States and Czechoslovakia stand together, united in their pursuit of the democratic ideal.■ SIMILAR TO: stick together stand up 1. stand up to move into a standing position after you have been sitting or lying down: A drunken fan sitting near me suddenly stood up and started yelling at the pitcher. When Regaldo stood up and moved toward the stage, security guards reached out to stop him. I stood up and started putting on my coat "Thanks for the tea. I'll give you a call next week."■ SIMILAR TO: get up■ OPPOSITE: sit down2. stand sb up to fail to meet someone after promising that you would meet them, especially someone that you were starting a romantic relationship with: It's not like Gina to just stand us up and not call. Tommy had been inside waiting and wondering why his date had stood him up. Looks like I've been stood up again.3. stand up if something stands up, it is proved to be true or correct, when people examine it closely or try to question it+ under The judge's decision is expected to stand up very well under any appeal the defendants try to make.stand up in court (=be successfully proved in a court of law) Is there enough evidence to make the accusations stand up in court?■ SIMILAR TO: hold up4. stand up to stay healthy in a difficult environment or stay in good condition after being used a lot: The trees stood up pretty well during the snowstorms this winter.5. stand up and be counted to clearly say what you think about something, even though doing this could be dangerous or cause trouble for you - used when saying that everyone in a group should do this: If we don't stand up and be counted, we're going to suffer the consequences. stand up for stand up for sb/sth to support or defend a person, idea, or principle when they are being attacked or criticized: "We're here standing up for freedom against our oppressors," one demonstrator declared. Friends and colleagues stood up for O'Connell when the legal board questioned her professional ethics.stand up for yourself You have to stand up for yourself and refuse to let your employer take advantage of you.■ SIMILAR TO: defend, stick up for stand up to 1. stand up to sth not passive to be strong enough not to be harmed or changed by something: How well will this light-coloured carpet stand up to dirt and spills? Some dishes cannot stand up to high oven temperatures.■ SIMILAR TO: withstand2. stand up to sb/sth to defend yourself and refuse to let a powerful person or organization treat you badly or unfairly: Standing up to an abusive boss can be risky. Thatcher was the first British leader to stand up to the Unions. It took a lot of courage for one man to stand up to the tobacco industry.3. stand up to scrutiny/inspection formal if something stands up to scrutiny or inspection, it remains true, correct, or believable even when people examine it closely: Low's studies stood up to close scrutiny from experts in the field.
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