| 词组 | stand by |
| 释义 | stand by 1. stand by to allow something to happen when you should be doing something to try to stop it: ▪ Muldrow stood by and did nothing to stop the robbery. ▪ "I will not stand by and accept the corruption that is destroying Cambodia," Jeldres said. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑sit by bystander n C someone who is in the area where something unexpected happens, and watches instead of becoming involved: ▪ Bystanders watched as a young man threatened to jump from the 110-storey World Trade Center. 2. stand by sth to continue to say that something is definitely true or to do what you said you would do, and not change your mind: ▪ At the news conference, Asbell stood by his story and denied any involvement in the murder. ▪ He stands by his belief that education must change to keep up with society's needs. ▪ The president will probably stand by his earlier decision to appoint Taylor. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑stick by 3. stand by sb/sth not passive to stay loyal to something, or to continue to give someone help and support when they are in a difficult situation: ▪ Kate and Louie agreed to stand by their son Matt as he recovered from his drug addiction. ▪ Fox has said he stands by his company's work, despite customer complaints. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑stick by ■ OPPOSITE: abandon 4. stand by to be ready to help someone or do something: ▪ Operators are standing by, ready to take your order. ▪ While firefighters stood by, crews dug down near the break and sealed off the gas line. stand by to do sth ▪ Buses were standing by to take hotel guests to the airport. standby n C something that is ready to be used if needed: ▪ Powdered milk is a good standby for emergencies. |
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