stand back

Related to word: stand

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. B2

    to take a few steps back from an object or person

    往后退;退开

    • For safety reasons, everyone should stand back a little.

      为了安全起见,每个人都应该往后退一点。

    • She instructed people to stand back while filming the fire scene to avoid danger.

      她指示人们在拍摄火灾场景时退开,以避免危险。

    • The police asked onlookers to stand back to allow the ambulance easy access.

      警察要求旁观者后退,以便救护车能顺利通行。