| 释义 |
stand-up
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: stand up
1.
a. : erect, upright
b. of a collar : stiffened to stay upright without folding over
2. : performed in or requiring a standing erect position
< stand-up lunch >
< stand-up bar >
< stand-up comedy act >
< stand-up boxing stance >
3. of a fight : characterized by the exchange of blows without maneuvering, dodging, or retreating
< a stand-up, knockdown brawl >
< stand-up battle >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: stand up
1. : the quality of standing up to or enduring stress, strain, and wear; specifically : the quality of wearing well when subjected to service
2. : something that stands erect or is provided with a stand or support to hold it erect
< display samples mounted on stand-ups >
3. : the act of failing to keep an appointment
III. adjective
: marked by a high degree of personal integrity or loyalty to one's fellows
< a stand-up guy >
IV. noun
1. : stand-up comedy
< worked as the opening act in dinner theatres, doing stand-up while the tables were cleared — P.J.Boyer >
also : a performer of this
< began her career as a stand-up — Rich Cohen et al >
2. : a television broadcast in which the reporter or narrator faces the camera with the scene of the story in the background |