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单词 stand one's ground
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stand one's ground1

1 (also hold one's ground) Not retreat or lose one’s advantage in the face of opposition: you will be able to hold your ground and resist the enemy’s attack I’m proud of standing my ground on many issues...
  • I had to at least hold my ground, or lose all semblance of competency.
  • But they did manage to hold their ground on the key issue of keeping those jobs at home.
  • Shoulder to shoulder with any striker, he wants to make sure he will be able to hold his ground.
2 (stand your ground) US Law Denoting a law or legal principle that permits a person to use deadly force in self-defence without first trying to retreat.He was grateful the president also advocated taking a closer look at the message sent by "stand your ground laws."...
  • This panel discussion on Stand Your Ground examines whether this law is a justifiable explanation for self-defense or a license to kill innocent people.
  • Some twenty-seven states have Stand Your Ground laws involving justifiable homicide when attacked.
See parent entry: ground

stand one's ground2

Maintain one’s position, typically in the face of opposition: she stood her ground, refusing to let him intimidate her...
  • I am sorry, but I stand my ground on this.
  • For the first time in our history, I stood my ground against him without bursting into tears.
  • Once you have told your significant other that you will not put up with certain actions, it is imperative that you stand your ground.

Synonyms

stand firm, be firm, make a stand, be resolute, insist, be determined, show determination, hold on, hold out, be emphatic, not take no for an answer, brook no refusal
informal stick to one's guns
See parent entry: stand
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