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▸ ˈstandby noun 1. [countable] a person or a thing that can be used if sb/sth else is not available 后备(或候补)人员;备用品◆Keep some candles as a standby in case the power fails. 存一些蜡烛,预备断电时用。◆Mia made a delicious meal from standbys in the store cupboard. 米娅用储藏柜里的备用食物做了一顿可口的饭菜。2. [uncountable] a state of being ready to act if necessary 待命状态◆All local hospitals have been put on standby. 当地所有医院都进入了待命状态。3. [uncountable] if an electrical device such as a television is on standby, the power supply is switched on but it is not actually functioning (电器的)待机状态 ◆Do you leave the TV on standby? 电视机还在待机工作吗? |