| 词汇 | take a stand |
| 释义 | Idiom take a stand (against someone or something) Theme: OPPOSITION to take a position in opposition to someone or something; to oppose or resist someone or something.The treasurer was forced to take a stand against the board because of its wasteful spending.The treasurer took a stand, and others agreed. Idiom take a stand to publicly express an opinion about something, especially to say whether you support or are against something.Many politicians fail to take a stand on equal rights for women. (usually + on)take a standTo publicly assert one's unyielding support of, defense of, or opposition to something. I know voicing my opinion on this legislation may put my job in jeopardy, but it's time to take a stand. All the other kids in the class were too afraid to speak out, but Georgina took a stand for what she knew was right. take a stand (against someone or something)to take a position in opposition to someone or something; to oppose or resist someone or something. The treasurer was forced to take a stand against the board because of its wasteful spending. The treasurer took a stand, and others agreed. take a standAdopt a firm position about an issue, as in She was more than willing to take a stand on abortion rights. This idiom alludes to the military sense of stand, "hold one's ground against an enemy." [Mid-1800s] Also see make a stand. |
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