词汇 | stand between |
释义 | phrasestand 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 between (someone or something) and (someone or something)1. Literally, to occupy a standing position between two people or things. The umpire had to stand between the two arguing players to prevent them coming to blows. Protestors stood between the bulldozer and the historic building. 2. To prevent or impede someone or something from doing, obtaining, achieving, or being with someone or something else. It's your own cowardice that stands between you and the success you've always dreamed of. Protestors stood between the bulldozer and the historic building. I won't bother you anymore—I don't want to stand between you and Tom. stand between (someone or something and someone or something else)to position oneself between things and people, so as to act as a barrier. I don't want to stand between you and your family. We won't stand between you and your goals. |
随便看 |
|
青年旅行网英语在线翻译词典收录了440382条英语词汇在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用英语词汇的中英文双语翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。