stand for

US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔr/
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1.

代表, 象徵

to represent or mean something

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What does 'UN' stand for?
“UN”代表什麼？
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The dove stands for peace.
鴿子象徵著和平。
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2.

容忍, 忍受

to tolerate or put up with something

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I won't stand for such behavior.
我不會容忍這種行為。
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She refuses to stand for any injustice.
她拒絕容忍任何不公正。
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3.

主張, 支持

to support or advocate for something

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We stand for equality and justice.
我們主張平等和正義。
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He always stands for what is right.
他總是堅持正確的事情。
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