stands; stood /ˈstʊd/ ; standing stands; stood /ˈstʊd/ ; standing Learner's definition of STAND
1 [no object]
a : to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet站;站立;直立 -
She was standing near the window.她靠近窗户站着。
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He was standing next to me.他站在我旁边。
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All of the seats on the bus were taken so we had to stand.公共汽车上的座位都坐满了,我们只好站着。
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Don't just stand there (doing nothing)—do something!别光(闲)站在那儿,干点活儿!
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He can stand using a cane.他拄着拐杖能站立。
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You're standing on my foot. [=you're standing with your foot on top of my foot]你踩着我的脚了。
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He was standing in a puddle of water.他站在一个水坑里。
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The deer stood still, listening for danger.那只鹿站着不动,在听是否有危险。
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The soldiers stood (up) straight.士兵们笔直地站着。
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We had to stand in line for over an hour.我们只好站着排了一个多小时的队。
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People were just standing around [=standing without doing anything], waiting to get inside the theater.人们只是闲站着等候进入剧院。
b : to move onto your feet from a sitting or low position站起来;起立 —
often + up -
He stood up to greet her.他站起来跟她打招呼。
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She was crouching down to look at something, but she stood up when she saw me.她正蹲着看什么东西,但见到我后就站了起来。
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a [no object] : to be in an upright position竖立;矗立 -
Two bowling pins were left standing.还有两个保龄球瓶没有倒下。
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A shovel and rake stood in the corner.角落里竖着一把铁铲和一把耙子。
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The house she grew up in is no longer standing. [=the house has been destroyed or knocked down; the house no longer exists]她从小住的房子已不复存在。
b [+ object] : to put (something or someone) in an upright position竖放;使直立 —
often + up 3 [no object]
a always followed by an adverb or preposition : to be in a particular place or position位于(某处或某位置) -
A clock stood on the mantelpiece.壁炉台上放着钟。
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The mansion stands on a hill.那座宅邸坐落在山丘上。
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A row of trees stands between the two houses.那两座房子之间有一排树。
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often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
A single putt stands between her and the title. [=if she makes the putt, she will win the title]她再推球入洞一次,就将获得冠军。
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Go ahead and leave. I won't stand in your way. [=I won't try to stop you]走吧走吧,我不会拦你的。
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We won't let anyone or anything stand in the way of our happiness. [=prevent us from being happy]我们不会让任何人或任何事妨碍我们的幸福。
b : to remain in a place or position without moving or being moved停住;不动 -
The plane stood on the runway ready for takeoff.飞机停在跑道上准备起飞。
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The machine stood idle.那台机器闲置着。
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rainwater standing in stagnant pools死水塘里积的雨水
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Add the water and let the mixture stand for three minutes.往混合物里加水后静置三分钟。
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not used in progressive tenses,
[no object] : to be a specified height高度为;高达 5
[no object] : to be in a particular state or situation处于(某种状况或处境) 6
[no object] : to have a particular belief or opinion about something持有…看法;有…观点;采取…态度 -
Where do you stand on the death penalty? Do you think it should be used or not?你对死刑有何看法?你认为该不该有死刑呢?
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We still don't know where he stands on this issue.我们还不知道他对这个问题持什么态度。
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They stand divided [=they disagree] on this issue.他们对这个问题意见不一。
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She stands for/against the new regulations. [=she supports/opposes the new regulations]她赞成/反对新规章制度。
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We ask you to stand (with us) in support of this proposal. [=we ask you to support this proposal]我们请求你(和我们一起)支持这个提案。
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From where I stand, I think we have to do it.以我的立场来看,我认为我们不得不这样做。
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always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object] : to have a particular rank or position within a group具有…地位;排在第…位 -
The team still stands [=ranks] first in the division.球队在赛区中仍然名列第一。
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She is currently standing in second place.目前她排名第二。
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(chiefly Brit) He stands high/low with the voters. [=the voters have a good/bad opinion of him]他在选民中的威信高/低。
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[no object] : to continue to be at a specified number or amount保持(在某个数字或某数量) —
often + at 9
[no object] : to not be changed : to remain valid or effective保持不变;持续有效 10
[no object] : to exist at the present time处于目前的状况 -
You must take or leave our offer as it stands.在目前情况下,你要么接受我们的报价,要么就别谈了。
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That is how the situation stands at present.那就是目前的状况。
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As things stand, we will not be able to meet your deadline.以目前的情况来看,我们将无法赶上你的最后期限。
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[no object] : to be in a position in which you are likely to gain or lose something很可能得到(或失去) —
followed by to + verb接动词不定式 12 [+ object]
a : to be willing or able to accept (something or someone unpleasant) without complaint容忍;忍受 —
usually used with can, can't, cannot, could, and couldn't通常与can、can't 、cannot 、could和couldn't连用 -
Can you stand [=tolerate, put up with] waiting a few more minutes? = Can you stand to wait a few more minutes?你能不能再等几分钟?
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How can you stand her friends?你怎么能受得了她的那些朋友?
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He couldn't stand [=bear, endure] the pain.他无法忍受这种痛苦。
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I can only stand so much of your nonsense.我再也受不了你胡说八道了。
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His behavior was more than I could stand.我无法容忍他的行为。
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I couldn't stand the thought/idea of having to move again.一想到要再次搬家,我就受不了。
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used to say that someone strongly dislikes a person or thing受不了;很讨厌 -
I can't stand him. [=I hate him]我受不了他。
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She can't stand cooking. = She can't stand to cook.她很讨厌做饭。
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They can't stand being apart.他们讨厌离别。
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I can't stand it when people behave like that!我受不了人们的那种行为!
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[+ object] : to not be harmed by (something) : withstand经得起;能承受 -
I need a frying pan that can stand being placed in the oven.我需要一个能在烤箱里使用的煎锅。
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These plants can stand [=endure] very cold temperatures.这些植物非常耐寒。
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His plays have stood the test of time. [=his plays are still read by many people today]他的剧本经受住了时间的考验。
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[+ object] —
used to say that someone or something should have or do something or would be helped by something应该; —
usually used after could通常用在could后 -
You look like you could stand some sleep. [=you look very tired; you look like you need some sleep]你看起来需要去睡会儿。
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He could stand losing a few pounds. = He could stand to lose a few pounds.他应该减减肥。
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That bush could stand to be trimmed. [=that bush needs to be trimmed]那个灌木丛需要修剪一下。
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[no object] British : to be a candidate in an election for a particular office参选 —
often + for 16
[+ object] British, informal : to pay for (a meal or drink)付(饭菜或酒水)钱;请客
(as) sure as I'm standing here
US, informal
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used to say that you believe that something is certainly true, will happen, etc.确信;坚信
make your hair stand on end
— see hair
not have a leg to stand on
— see 1leg
stand alone
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: to be in a position or situation in which you are not helped or supported by others独自一人;孤立无援 2
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used to say that someone or something is better than all others出类拔萃
stand aside
[phrasal verb] 1
: to move to the left or right with one or a few small steps让开;站到一边 2
: to allow something to happen : to not try to stop someone from doing something不阻止;袖手旁观
stand back
[phrasal verb] 1
: to take a few steps backwards往后站;靠后站 2
: to stop doing something or being actively involved in something for a time so that you can think about it and make decisions in a calm and reasonable way置身事外(来考虑)
stand behind
[phrasal verb] stand behind (someone or something)
: to support (someone or something)支持;做…的后盾
stand by
[phrasal verb] 1
: to stand or be present without taking any action while something is happening袖手旁观 2
: to be ready or available for use随时待命 — see also standby 3 stand by (something)
a : to support or defend (something)支持,捍卫(某事物) b : to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a belief or promise)信守,恪守(信仰、诺言等) 4
stand by (someone) : to remain loyal to (someone) : to continue to support (someone)忠于(某人);继续支持(某人)
stand down
[phrasal verb] 1
: to leave the witness stand in a court of law离开证人席 2
British : to leave a job or official position离职;退职;辞职
stand firm
: to refuse to change your decision, position, etc.坚持(决定、立场等)
stand for
[phrasal verb] 1 stand for (something)
: to have (a specified meaning)是…的意思;代表 -
“FYI” stands for “for your information.”*FYI是for your information的缩写。
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The sign @ stands for “at.”符号@代表at。
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The color white often stands for [=represents] innocence and purity.白色常象征天真和纯洁。
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: to support (something)支持(某事) 3
: to allow (something) to continue to happen容忍;忍受 —
usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句 — see also 1stand 15 (above)
stand guard/watch
: to stand in a position and guard or watch someone or something in order to look for possible danger, threats, etc.站岗;放哨
stand in
[phrasal verb]
: to take the place of (someone who is away for a time)暂时代替(某人) —
often + for — see also stand-in
stand on your head/hands
: to be in a position in which your legs and feet are straight up in the air and your weight is supported by your head or hands倒立
stand on your own two feet
— see 1foot
stand or fall
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used to say that the future or success of someone or something depends on another person or thing成败(取决于) -
We (will) stand or fall by their decision. [=their decision will control what happens to us]我们的成败取决于他们的决定。
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Our company will stand or fall on our ability to make better products than our competitors. [=our success or failure depends on our ability to make better products than our competitors]公司的成败取决于我们是否有能力生产出优于竞争对手的产品。
stand out
[phrasal verb] 1
: to be easily seen or noticed突出;显眼;醒目 2
: to be better or more important than the other people or things in a group in a way that is easily seen or noticed比…出色;比…杰出;比…突出 -
As a student, she stood out above/from the rest.作为学生,她出类拔萃。
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Only one contestant really stands out [=sticks out] in my mind.在我的心目中,只有一位参赛选手卓尔不凡。
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Two facts stand out from her testimony.她的证词突出了两个事实。
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His performance really stood out.他的表演真的非常出色。
— see also standout 3
: to extend out from a surface突出来
stand out like a sore thumb
— see 1sore
stand someone/something in good stead
— see stead
stand tall
: to stand with your body very straight笔直地站 —
often used figuratively in U.S. English在美国英语中常用作比喻 -
We can stand tall and take pride in what we've accomplished.我们可以挺直腰杆,为我们已取得的成就而自豪。
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Despite the criticism, he has continued to stand tall.尽管受到批评,他还是挺直腰杆。
stand trial
: to be on trial in a court of law受审判
stand up
[phrasal verb] 1
: to remain valid or acceptable when tested or examined经得起检验;经得起推敲;站得住脚 2
stand (someone) up informal : to fail to meet or keep an appointment with (someone)爽(某人的)约;未如约与(某人)见面 3
stand up for (someone or something) : to defend (someone or something) against attack or criticism捍卫;维护;保卫 -
He stood up for his friend.他力挺他的朋友。
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You have to stand up for yourself.你得捍卫自己的权益。
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They were standing up for their rights.他们当时在捍卫自己的权利。
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stand up to (someone) : to refuse to accept bad treatment from (someone)拒绝忍受欺负;反抗(某人) 5
stand up to (something) : to remain in good condition despite (something)经受住;承受住 6
stand up and be counted : to make your opinions or beliefs publicly known especially when such action may cause trouble(勇敢地)公开表明观点(或信仰) — see also 1stand 1b, 2b (above), stand-up 2 stand /ˈstænd/ noun
plural stands
plural stands
Learner's definition of STAND
1
[count] : a strongly held opinion about something立场;观点;态度 —
usually singular通常用单数 —
often + on 2
[count] : a strong effort to defend yourself or oppose something抵御;捍卫;反对 -
The team insured their victory with an impressive goal-line stand.球队以一次漂亮的球门线顽强防守确保了比赛的胜利。
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The army is preparing to make a stand against the enemy.部队正准备迎击敌人。
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students making a stand against the war反战的学生们
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[count] : a partially enclosed structure where things are sold or displayed售货亭;摊位;展台 -
a hot-dog/ice-cream/vegetable stand热狗/冰激凌售卖亭;蔬菜摊位
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He set up a stand [=booth] at the fair.他在交易会上摆了个摊位。
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We have display stands in many bookstores.我们在多家书店里都设有陈列台。
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concession stands有特许经营权的摊位
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a roadside stand路边售货亭
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[count] : a device or piece of furniture that holds an object in an upright position架;座;台 — see also nightstand, washstand 5
[count] : a raised platform for people (such as performers or hunters) to stand on(表演者的)戏台;(猎人等站立的)高台
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the stands : the rows of seats in a stadium that people sit in when they are watching a sports event, concert, etc.(体育场的)看台 — see also grandstand 7
the stand : the place where a witness testifies in court : witness stand(法庭上的)证人席 8
[count] chiefly US : a series of performances, games, etc., that are at a particular place for a period of time(在某地的)停留演出,连续比赛 — see also one-night stand 9
[count] : a group of plants growing close together个体植物群丛;林分