单词 | standby |
释义 | Word Frequency standby(ˈstændbaɪ) noun 1. something that is useful or reliable when needed Canned varieties of beans and pulses are a good standby. Eggs are a great standby. 2. on standby adjective 3. of or relating to a (usually cheaper) ticket, if they are still available, bought on a plane just before it is about to leave rather than being booked in advance, or to travelling in this way Access International books standby flights from New York to Europe. adjective 4. of or relating to travelling by plane by buying a (usually cheaper) ticket just beforethe plane is about to leave rather than booking in advance Magda was going to fly standby. |
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