英语词汇“stand”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	stand
释义	stand —stand /stænd/ Ⅰ noun (SPORT) 1 F0 [C] _UK a large structure at a sports ground, usually with a sloping floor and sometimes a roof, where people either stand or sit to watch a sports event → _COMPARE GRANDSTAND(Cf. ↑grandstand)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sports venues stands [plural] 2 F0 a stand: » Fighting broke out in the stands five minutes before the end of the match.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sports venuesWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly Ⅱ noun [C usually singular] (OPPOSITION) ► C2 an act of opposition, especially in order to defend someone or something: » Environmental groups are making a stand against the new road through the valley.→ _{SEE ALSO} STAND OUT AGAINST STH/SB(Cf. ↑stand out against sth/sb)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Opposing and againstWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly Ⅲ noun [C usually singular] _US (PERFORMANCES) ► F0 a particular number or period of performances: » The Orioles will be in town for a three-game stand.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Spectacles and performancesWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly Ⅳ noun [C] (COURT) ► F0 _{US FOR} WITNESS BOX(Cf. ↑witness box): » The witness took the stand (= went to the place in a court where you stand and answer questions).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Law courtsWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly Ⅴ noun [C] (FRAME) ► C2 a frame or piece of furniture for supporting or putting things on: » a music stand» a hatstandThesaurus⁺: ↑Frames and structuresThesaurus⁺: ↑Furniture for storageWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly Ⅵ noun [C] (OPINION) ► F0 an opinion, especially one that is public: » What's her stand on sexual equality?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly Ⅶ noun [C] (SHOP) ► C1 a small shop or stall or an area where products can be shown, usually outside or in a large public building, at which people can buy things or get information: » a hotdog stand» Over three thousand companies will have stands at this year's microelectronics exhibition.→ _{SEE ALSO} NEWSSTAND(Cf. ↑newsstand)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Shops, markets and auctions , ↑Restaurants and cafes , ↑Buildings in generalWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly Ⅷ verb (stood, stood) (PLACE) ↑Verb Endings for stand 1 B2 [I or T, usually + adv/prep] to be in, cause to be in, or put into a particular place: » The room was empty except for a wardrobe standing in one corner.» Stand the paintings against the wall while we decide where to hang them.» The photograph shows the happy couple standing beside a banana tree.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Placing and positioning an object 2 F0 [I usually + adv/prep] Vehicles that are standing are waiting: » The train now standing at platform 8 is the 15.17 for Cardiff.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Staying and remaining , ↑WaitingThesaurus⁺: ↑Waiting , ↑Staying and remainingWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly • • • Extra Examples:» His walking stick stood by the door.» You'll have to stand the sofa on its end to get it through the door.» Could you stand the bookcase against that wall, please?» There was a big chest of drawers standing in one corner.» In the centre of the hall stood a colossal wooden statue, decorated in ivory and gold. Ⅸ verb (stood, stood) (STATE) ↑Verb Endings for stand 1 C1 [I, L only + adj] to be in, cause to be in, or get into a particular state or situation: » How do you think your chances stand (= are) of being offered the job?» The national debt stands at 55 billion dollars.» The house stood empty for years.» Martina is currently standing second in the world listings.» [+ to infinitive] Our firm stands to lose (= will lose) a lot of money if the deal is unsuccessful.» We really can't allow the current situation to stand (= to exist in its current form).» Newton's laws of mechanics stood (= were thought to be completely true) for over two hundred years.» Leave the mixture to stand (= do not touch it) for 15 minutes before use.» It would be difficult for her to stand much lower/higher in my opinion (= for me to have a worse/better opinion of her) after the way she behaved at the party.» She's very blunt, but at least you know where you stand with her (= you know what she thinks and how she is likely to behave).» _FORMAL You stand accused of murder, how do you plead?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Existing and being stand trial 2 C2 to be put on trial in a law court: » Two other men are to stand trial next month for their part in the bombing.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly • • • Extra Examples:» Inflation currently stands at three percent.» The current total stands at £30,000.» He stands to benefit from the situation.» Eight years later the building stands empty.» The theatre has been left to stand derelict. Ⅹ verb (stood, stood) ↑Verb Endings for stand stand a chance► C2 to have a chance of success: » She stands a good chance of passing her exam if she works hard.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Possible and probableWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly Ⅺ verb [I usually + adv/prep] (stood, stood) (OPINION) ↑Verb Endings for stand ► C2 to have as an opinion: » How/Where does he stand on foreign policy issues?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly Ⅻ verb [I or T] (stood, stood) (VERTICAL) ↑Verb Endings for stand ► A2 to be in a vertical state or to put into a vertical state, especially (of a person or animal) by making the legs straight: » Granny says if she stands (up) for a long time her ankles hurt.» As a sign of politeness you should stand (up) when she comes in.» Stand still and be quiet!» After the earthquake not a single building was left standing in the village.» Stand the bottles on the table over there.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sitting and standingWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly • • • Extra Examples:» Don't stand out there in the cold - come in here and get warm.» The audience clapped and cheered when she stood up to speak.» They stood on the street corner handing out leaflets.» We stood huddled together for warmth.» She stood up to address a hushed courtroom. ⅩⅢ verb [I] (stood, stood) _UK (_{MAINLY US} run) (POLITICS) ↑Verb Endings for stand ► C2 to compete, especially in an election, for an official position: » The president has announced she does not intend to stand for re-election.Thesaurus⁺: ↑ElectionsWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly ⅩⅣ verb [L only + noun] (stood, stood) (HEIGHT) ↑Verb Endings for stand ► F0 to be a stated height: » Even without his shoes he stood over two metres tall.Thesaurus⁺: ↑High, tall and deepWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly ⅩⅤ verb [T + two objects] (stood, stood) (BUY) ↑Verb Endings for stand ► F0 to buy something, especially a meal or a drink, for someone: » I couldn't get to the bank, so could you stand me lunch?Thesaurus⁺: ↑Paying and spending moneyWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly ⅩⅥ verb [T usually in negatives] (stood, stood) (ACCEPT) ↑Verb Endings for stand ► B1 to successfully accept or bear something that is unpleasant or difficult: » I can't stand her voice.» Our tent won't stand another storm like the last one.» [+ -ing verb] I can't stand hearing her cry.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Tolerating and enduring , ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Dealing with things or peopleWord Builder:–Nouns: stand, standing–Adjectives: standing, outstanding–Verbs: stand–Adverbs: outstandingly • • • Extra Examples:» Personally, I can't stand her.» I can't even stand the smell.» I can't stand being cold.» He can't stand the sight of her.» I can't stand the thought of waiting so long.
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