| 单词 | upstand | 
| 释义 | upstandn.  An upstanding thing; an upright structure or part; spec. a turned-up edge of any flat surface or sheeting, esp. in a roof space where it meets the wall; also attributive (see quot. 1963). ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > vertical position > 			[noun]		 > vertical object or part upright1742 set-up1841 upstand1847 the world > space > relative position > vertical position > 			[noun]		 > vertical object or part > edge upstand1955 society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > roof > 			[noun]		 > edge where roof meets wall upstand1955 1847    J. O. Halliwell Dict. Archaic & Provinc. Words II  				Upstands, marks for boundaries of parishes, estates, &c., being live trees cut off about breast high. Kent. 1880    J. Lomas Man. Alkali Trade 33  				A 14-in. lead up-stand, flanged upon the floor. 1955    Archit. Rev. 117 283/3  				It [sc. a roof tile]..is readily adapted to different plan shapes having an easy repertoire of trimming details at eaves, verges and upstands. 1956    Archit. Rev. 120 10  				The steel box frames forming the turbine-house rooflights make a self-contained rigid frame with sliding joints supported on concrete upstand curbs from the main roof. 1963    Gloss. Building Terms 		(B.S.I.)	 16  				Upstand beam, a beam projecting above an adjoining slab. 1974    W. E. Kelsey Building Constr. viii. 141  				It [sc. a damp-proof course] is best placed where the upstand or skirting of the roof covering is turned into a mortar joint. 1983    Ideal Home June 69  				An upstand at the back of the worktop will make it easier to clean and more hygienic—no crumbs or food waste can get trapped in the gap at the back. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1926; most recently modified version published online June 2019). upstandv.ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > vertical position > be vertical			[verb (intransitive)]		 > be or become upright standOE to stand upc1225 upstandc1275 risea1382 redress1480 stem1577 to prick up1657 upend1896 c1275						 (?a1200)						    Laȝamon Brut 		(Calig.)	 		(1963)	 l. 827  				Þa þe castel vp stod [c1300 Otho vt-stod] he wes strong & swiðe god. a1325						 (c1250)						    Gen. & Exod. 		(1968)	 l. 3247  				Ðe water up-stod..On twinne half, also a wal up-rigt. c1340    R. Rolle Pricke of Conscience 4762  				Þe se sal ryse,..And in his stede even upstande, Als an heghe hille dus on þe lande. c1440    Pallad. on Husb.  iii. 310  				A dight vine in prouyntial manere That lyke a busshe vpstont. 1513    G. Douglas tr.  Virgil Æneid  ix. v. 50  				O kyndly goddis..Vndre quhais myghtis all tyme Troy vpstandis. 1554    D. Lindsay Dialog Experience & Courteour l. 5465 in  Wks. 		(1931)	 I  				The sey..sall nocht spred ouir the land, Bot, lyke ane wall, ewin straycht vpstand.  2.  To rise to one's feet; to stand up. Also figurative. ΘΚΠ society > authority > lack of subjection > rebelliousness > insurrection > rise in revolt			[verb (intransitive)]		 arisec825 onriseOE rise?a1160 stirc1275 inrisea1300 upstanda1300 again-risea1382 rebela1382 raisea1400 insurge1532 to fall offa1535 revolt1548 to rise in arms1563 tumult1570 tumultuatea1734 insurrect1821 insurrectionize1841 to break into rebellion1876 the world > space > relative position > posture > action of standing up or rising > rise or be standing			[verb (intransitive)]		 > rise arisec1000 astandOE standOE to stand upOE risec1175 risec1175 runge?c1225 uprisea1300 upstanda1300 buskc1390 to fare upa1400 to get upa1400 to win upona1400 dress1490 upget1582 up1635 raise1884 a1300    E.E. Psalter ii. 2  				Vpstode kinges of þe land,..Ogaine þair lauerd þai come on ane. c1330						 (?c1300)						    Guy of Warwick 		(Auch.)	 l. 1599  				When he of swoning vp stod, His feren he biheld wiþ drery mod. a1400    Isumbras 324  				Whenne the wounded knyght myght up-stande,..Wepande awaye went hee. 1513    G. Douglas tr.  Virgil Æneid  xi. vii. 93  				Ane Drances tho vpstud, and speke began. 1596    E. Spenser Second Pt. Faerie Queene  iv. vi. sig. F3v  				But die or liue for nought he would vpstand .       View more context for this quotation 1667    J. Milton Paradise Lost  vi. 446  				In th' assembly next upstood  Nisroc.       View more context for this quotation 1673    J. Milton Psalm II in  Poems 		(new ed.)	 131  				Why do..the Kings of th' earth upstand With power. a1800    W. Cowper Yardley-Oak in  W. Hayley Life & Posthumous Writings Cowper 		(1804)	 III. 415  				The father of us all,..moulded by his Maker into man At once, upstood intelligent. 1896    in  Westm. Gaz. 27 May 6/1  				With all dignity..Alexandra Feodorovna upstood from her throne.  3.  figurative. To stand up for something. rare. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > support or encouragement > support or encourage			[verb (transitive)]		 > a cause, principle, etc. to bear upc1475 patrocinate1593 patrocinea1633 upstand1722 to fight the good fight1809 1722    W. Hamilton Life of Sir William Wallace  ix. i. 219  				In the Defence of righteous, royal Blood, For which, thou always loyally upstood.  4.  transitive. To set upright or erect. ΚΠ 1922    A. S. M. Hutchinson This Freedom  ii. i. 75  				Miss Keggs had been known to knock over the inkpot..and watch the ink dripping..on to the floor without making the least attempt even to upstand the vessel. 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