词汇 "stand by" 在中文的含义

"stand by" 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

stand by

US /stænd baɪ/

UK /stænd baɪ/

袖手旁观, 坐视不理

to be present while something bad is happening but not do anything to stop it

示例:

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He just stood by and watched the bullying happen.

他只是袖手旁观，看着欺凌发生。

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How could you stand by and let them treat her like that?

你怎么能袖手旁观，让他们那样对待她？

同义词:

look on watch observe do nothing remain inactive

支持, 坚持

to support someone or something, especially in a difficult situation

示例:

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I will always stand by my friends.

我将永远支持我的朋友。

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The company decided to stand by its decision despite public criticism.

尽管受到公众批评，公司仍决定坚持其决定。

同义词:

support uphold abide by adhere to stick by

待命, 准备就绪

to be ready to act or to be used if needed

示例:

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Emergency services are on stand by.

紧急服务处于待命状态。

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The backup generator is always on stand by in case of a power outage.

备用发电机始终处于待命状态，以防停电。

同义词:

be ready be prepared be on call be on alert be available

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