英语词汇“stand up to”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

词汇

stand up to

释义

Idiom

stand up tostand up to (someone/something)

to oppose someone or something without fear.

I know Jim would stand up to absolutely anyone, even his boss, if he believed he was right about something.

Phr V

stand up to

stands, standing, stood

stand up to sb

if you stand up to a powerful person or organization, you state your opinions forcefully and refuse to agree with them or do what they want

He was not afraid to stand up to his superiors if they had a difference of opinion.She has been criticized for failing to stand up to the powerful right-wing of the party.

stand up to sth

to be strong enough not to be damaged by something

We need a carpet that will stand up to everyday use.This type of plant stands up to the most severe winter weather.

phrasestand up to1. 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.

stand up to (someone or something)

To confront someone or something in defiant opposition, especially in defense of oneself or someone else. Wow, I can't believe you stood up to the boss like that. He's such a bully to everyone else. We need to stand up to these big companies that try to pollute our waters.

stand up to someone or something

to take a stand against someone or something; to hold one's ground or principles in the face of a challenge by someone or something. He is a tough customer, and you have to learn to stand up to him. Can the witness stand up to questioning by the prosecution?

stand up to

Confront fearlessly, oppose boldly, as in You've got to stand up to the boss if you want him to respect you. [Early 1600s]

stand up to

To confront fearlessly; face up to.

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