| 释义 |
stand aside1Take no action to prevent, or not involve oneself in, something that is happening: the army had stood aside as the monarchy fell...- If somebody is going to start causing trouble am I going to stand aside and watch it happen?
- They urged the army to stand aside and offer no resistance.
- She said they have been told, in the event of serious trouble, to stand aside and not attempt to prevent a breakout.
1.1Withdraw or resign from a position or office: the acting prime minister refused to stand aside to permit Sir Julius to resume his post...- He should have stood aside pending the findings of the enquiry.
- Today he stood aside from the leadership, although he'll remain in the Parliament.
- In 1892 he was elected Labour MP for the West Ham constituency in London, abetted by the fact that the Liberal candidate had stood aside.
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