| 单词 | stand by |
| 释义 | stand by stand by (BE READY) — phrasal verb with stand /stænd/ verb (stood, stood) ► F0 to be waiting and ready to do something or to help: » Cabin crew, please stand by for take-off.→ SEE ALSO STANDBY(Cf. ↑standby) (READY)Thesaurus+: ↑Waiting , ↑Staying and remaining• • • Extra Examples:» Police in riot gear were standing by in case the demonstration got out of control.» The pilot told the cabin crew to stand by for take-off.» I'll be standing by in case you need me for anything.» Could you stand by in case I need help?» Fire fighters were standing by in case of emergencies. stand by (DO NOTHING) — phrasal verb with stand /stænd/ verb (stood, stood) ► F0 to allow something unpleasant to happen without doing anything to stop it: » We can't stand by while millions of people starve.→ SEE ALSO BYSTANDER(Cf. ↑bystander)Thesaurus+: ↑Avoiding action , ↑Laziness and lazy people |
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