stand
noun
Definitions of stand noun
sport(运动)
- Countable(可数名词)
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
（体育场的）看台
opinion(意见)
- Countable(可数名词)
an opinion, especially one that is public
（尤指公开的）观点；立场；态度
What is her position on gender equality?
她对性别平等的立场是什么？
The government needs to take a stand on this controversial issue.
政府需要对这个有争议的问题表明立场。
We need to know your exact stand on this proposal.
我们需要知道你对这个提案的确切立场。
court(法庭)
- Countable(可数名词)
the place in which a person sits or stands in a law court when they are being asked questions
（法庭的）证人席
The prosecutor asked the witness to take the stand to testify.
检察官要求证人上证人席作证。
The witness provided key testimony from the stand.
证人在证人席上提供了关键证词。
The defense lawyer questioned the witness on the stand.
辩护律师在证人席上质询了证人。
shop(商店)
- C1Countable(可数名词)
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
摊位；货摊；展位
They rented a stand at the market to sell their crafts.
他们在市场租了一个摊位来卖他们的手工艺品。
The company had a prominent stand at the trade fair.
公司在贸易展览会上有一个显眼的展位。
The farmer set up a fruit stand at the farmer's market.
农夫在农夫集市上摆了一个水果摊位。
frame(框架)
- C2Countable(可数名词)
a frame or piece of furniture for supporting or putting things on
（支撑或放置物品的）架子；座；台
He placed the book on the bedside stand.
他把书放在床头柜上。
The photographer used a tripod stand to keep the camera steady.
摄影师使用三脚架来保持相机稳定。
I put my potted plant on the windowsill stand.
我把盆栽放在窗台上的架子上。
opposition(反对)
- C2Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)
an act of opposition, especially in order to defend someone or something
反对；抵抗；（尤指）捍卫
The community made a stand against the developer's plan.
社区对开发商的计划进行了反对。
The teachers took a stand to protect their rights.
教师们站出来保护他们的权利。
We must make a firm stand against this injustice.
我们必须坚决反对这种不公正的行为。
performances(表演)
- Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)
a particular number or period of performances
（在某地的）停留演出；停留比赛
The band will be in town for a three-day stand.
乐队将在城里进行为期三天的停留演出。
The team had a five-game stand at their home field.
球队在他们的主场进行了五场比赛的停留。
They are planning several stands during their upcoming tour.
他们计划在即将到来的巡演中进行几次停留演出。
Phrases of stand noun
- stands
The tiered seating area for spectators at a sports venue.
看台
• A brawl erupted in the stands five minutes before the game concluded.
比赛结束前五分钟，看台上爆发了一场斗殴。
verb
Definitions of stand verb
vertical(垂直)
- A2Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to be in a vertical state or to put into a vertical state, especially (of a person or animal) by making the legs straight
（使）直立；（使）站立；竖放；（尤指）站起来
Please stand straight so I can measure your height.
请站直，这样我才能量你的身高。
Everyone stood up when the national anthem played.
当国歌演奏时，每个人都站了起来。
She stood the vase in the center of the table.
她把花瓶竖放在桌子的中央。
state(状态)
- C1Adjective(形容词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to be in, cause to be in, or get into a particular state or situation
处于；进入（特定状态或情况）
How does the future of this project stand?
这个项目的未来前景如何？
The company currently stands as a leader in the market.
这家公司目前是市场上的领导者。
The building stood firm even after the earthquake.
地震后，这栋建筑依然屹立不倒。
place(位置)
- B2Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)
to be in, cause to be in, or put into a particular place
位于；坐落；放置
The house stands on a hill overlooking the valley.
房子位于一座小山上，俯瞰着山谷。
Please stand these books on the shelf.
请把这些书放在书架上。
The statue stands prominently in the middle of the square.
雕像矗立在广场的中央，非常显眼。
- Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)
Vehicles that are standing are waiting.
（车辆）停着，停靠
The bus was standing by the bus stop.
公交车停在公交车站旁边。
The train is standing at the platform, waiting for departure.
火车停在站台上，等待出发。
The taxi was standing by the roadside waiting for customers.
出租车停在路边等待客人。
accept(接受)
- B1Transitive(及物动词)
to successfully accept or bear something that is unpleasant or difficult
承受；忍受
I can't stand this noise.
我无法忍受这种噪音。
She couldn't stand such unfair treatment anymore.
她再也无法忍受如此不公平的对待。
This old bridge won't stand the heavy rain.
这座旧桥无法承受大雨。
politics(政治)
- C2Intransitive(不及物动词)
to compete, especially in an election, for an official position
参加竞选
He announced that he will stand for mayor.
他宣布将竞选市长。
The candidate is actively standing for a seat in the parliament.
这位候选人正在积极竞选议会席位。
Many people encouraged her to stand for president.
许多人鼓励她竞选总统。
height(高度)
- Noun(名词)
to be a stated height
身高为…，高达…
The tree stood over twenty meters tall.
那棵树高达二十多米。
The mountain peak stands high above the clouds.
山峰高耸入云。
She stood out for her height among the crowd.
她在人群中因为身高而显得突出。
buy(购买)
- Transitive(及物动词)Verb + two objects(动词+双宾语)
to buy something, especially a meal or a drink, for someone
请（某人）客；请（某人）吃饭
I am very busy today, can you stand me a coffee?
我今天很忙，你可以请我喝杯咖啡吗？
I stood him a dinner to show my gratitude.
我请他吃了一顿晚餐以表达我的感激。
I'm late, can you stand me a drink?
我迟到了，你可以请我喝一杯吗？
opinion(意见)
- C2Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)
to have as an opinion
认为；抱持…观点（或看法）
Where does he stand on environmental issues?
他在环境问题上的立场是什么？
Her position on the proposal is unclear.
她对提案的立场不明确。
We need to know where you stand on this matter.
我们需要知道你对这件事的立场。
Phrases of stand verb
- stand trial
to be subjected to a legal process in a court of law to determine guilt or innocence
受审
• Two other men implicated in the bombing are scheduled to stand trial next month.
另外两名涉嫌爆炸案的男子预计下个月出庭受审。
- stand a chance
to have a possibility or likelihood of succeeding.
有希望成功
• This startup stands a good chance of succeeding in the market because their product is highly innovative.
这家初创公司在市场上很有成功的机会，因为他们的产品非常创新。
- no standing
Indicates that vehicles are not permitted to stop, even briefly, in the designated area, usually indicated by a sign.
禁止停车（即使短暂）
• A "No Standing" sign was posted on the side of the road.
道路旁贴有「禁止停车」的标志。
Idioms
- I stand corrected
Used to acknowledge that one's previous statement or action was incorrect.
我错了
• I stand corrected; I thought the meeting was at 10 AM, but it's actually at 2 PM.
我承认错误；我以为会议是早上10点，但实际上是下午2点。
- it stands to reason
Used to indicate that something is obvious or logical based on the available facts.
理所当然
• Since all the flights are delayed, it stands to reason that we'll arrive late as well.
既然所有航班都延误了，我们自然也会晚到。
- stand something on its head
to challenge or overturn an established idea, belief, or system, often by presenting new information or a different perspective.
使（既有的事物）产生动摇，尤指其根基受到挑战。
• This new study has completely stood our understanding of the issue on its head.
这项新研究完全颠覆了我们对这个问题的理解。
- Stand and deliver!
A phrase historically used by highway robbers when stopping a vehicle, typically a horse-drawn carriage, to demand valuables from the occupants.
（旧时强盗用语）站住，交出身上财物！
• “Stand and deliver!” the highwayman shouted at the carriage.
“站住，交出身上财物！”拦路强盗对着马车大喊。
- stand the test of time
To remain popular, strong, or effective after a long period; to prove to be lasting and of high quality.
历久不衰
• The plot of this movie is simple, but its themes have stood the test of time.
这部电影的情节很简单，但它的主题经得起时间的考验。
- standing on your head
Describes something that can be done very easily.
易如反掌
• For this experienced chef, making this dish is like standing on their head.
对于这位经验丰富的厨师来说，做这道菜就像倒立一样容易。
- stand on your own (two) feet
To be independent and self-reliant, able to support oneself without depending on others for basic necessities.
自立更生
• After graduating from college, he decided to move out and learn to stand on his own two feet.
大学毕业后，他决定搬出去，学会自立。
- know where you stand
To have a clear understanding of one's own opinion, position, or situation regarding something.
清楚自己所处的立场或状况。
• In these negotiations, we must know where we stand in order to effectively advocate for our rights.
在这些谈判中，我们必须清楚自己的立场，以便有效地维护我们的权利。
- stand (up) and be counted
To publicly express one's opinion or position, especially when it may be unpopular or risky.
公开表明立场，直言不惧
• In this crucial vote, we need everyone to stand up and be counted.
在这个关键的投票中，我们需要每个人都站出来表明立场。
- stand on ceremony
To behave in a very formal and polite manner, often unnecessarily so.
拘泥礼节
• Please don't stand on ceremony, just tell me what you think.
请不要拘泥于礼节，直接告诉我你的想法。
- stand or fall by something
To have success or failure determined entirely by something; to depend entirely on something.
完全取决于
• The company's future will stand or fall by the success of their new product.
公司的未来将取决于他们新产品的成功。
- stand bail
To provide a sum of money to a court as a temporary guarantee that someone will appear for trial, allowing their release from custody.
保释
• He needs someone to stand bail for him before he can leave the jail.
他需要有人为他保释，他才能离开监狱。
- stand your ground
To maintain one's position or beliefs in the face of opposition or challenge; to refuse to yield or compromise.
坚守立场；不退让或不改变自己的观点。
• During the intense debate, she stood her ground, refusing to budge an inch.
在激烈的辩论中，她坚守立场，拒绝退让一步。
- stand on your dignity
To insist on being treated with the respect one believes is due, often acting in a proud or formal way.
坚持要求他人给予自己认为应得的尊重，摆出高姿态。
• Even in informal settings, he stands on his dignity, demanding everyone address him as 'Sir'.
即使在非正式的场合，他也要摆出高姿态，要求每个人都称呼他为『先生』。
- can't stand the sight of someone/something
To intensely dislike someone or something to the point of being unable to bear seeing them.
厌恶看到某人或某事物
• After their last argument, he can't stand the sight of her anymore.
在他们上次争吵之后，他再也无法忍受看到她了。
- stand in the way of something/someone
to hinder, obstruct, or impede the progress or actions of someone or something
阻碍某事或某人；妨碍某事或某人
• I won't stand in the way of your dreams, even if it means you have to move far away.
我不会阻碍你的梦想，即使这意味着你必须搬到很远的地方。
- stand and deliver!
An exclamation historically used by highway robbers to demand that their victims halt and surrender their valuables.
（旧时强盗用语）站住，交出财物！
• The masked man suddenly jumped in front of the carriage, shouting, "Stand and deliver!"
蒙面男子突然跳到马车前，大喊：「站住，交出财物！」
- stand on your hands/head
To use only your hands, or your head and hands, to support your body, while your feet are pointed upwards.
倒立
• She practices standing on her hands every morning to strengthen her core.
她每天早上练习倒立来加强核心力量。
- from where someone stands
Considering a situation based on someone's particular perspective, experiences, beliefs, or responsibilities.
从某人的观点、立场或经验来看。
• From where the boss stands, cutting expenses is necessary, but from where the employees stand, it could mean layoffs.
从老板的角度来看，削减开支是必要的，但从员工的角度来看，这可能意味着裁员。
- stand fast/firm
To maintain a firm position or conviction; to be resolute and unyielding.
坚定立场；毫不动摇。
• Despite facing immense pressure, she stood fast and refused to compromise.
尽管面临巨大压力，她仍然坚定立场，拒绝妥协。
Phrasal Verbs of stand
- stand up
to assume an upright stance on one's feet; to move into a standing position.
起身；站立
• He stood up before the speech began to prepare to speak.
他在演讲开始前站起来准备发言。
- stand by something
to persist in adhering to what you committed to in a decision, agreement, or pledge
继续遵循，信守（决定、协议或承诺）
• Even in the face of difficulties, he decided to stand by his commitments.
即使面对困难，他仍决定信守承诺。
- stand together
When individuals unite on a specific issue, they express strong consensus and actively collaborate.
同心协力
• We need to stand together on environmental issues to protect our planet.
我们需要在环境议题上同心协力，以保护我们的地球。
- stand up to something
to withstand or remain unaffected by a particular influence or force
经得起；耐得住
• The building can stand up to strong winds.
这栋建筑能够抵御强风。
- stand for something
If you refuse to stand for something, you do not permit a situation or certain type of behavior.
不容忍某事，不接受
• I cannot stand for any form of bullying.
我不能容忍任何形式的霸凌。
- stand aside
to vacate a position or role, allowing someone else to assume it.
辞职；退居一旁
• Before the new leader took office, the old CEO decided to stand aside and make way for him.
在新领导人上任之前，前任首席执行官决定辞职，为他让路。
- stand in
to perform the responsibilities of another individual or fill their role at an event because they are unable to attend
代替；顶替
• Since her colleague was ill, she had to stand in for him and speak at the meeting.
因为她的同事生病了，她必须代替他在会议上发言。
- stand around
to remain standing in a place without engaging in any particular activity
无所事事地站立
• They were just standing around outside the café.
他们只是在咖啡馆外站着。
- stand down
to relinquish your formal role or status
卸下职务；辞职；退位
• After the meeting concluded, the chairman of the board chose to stand down.
会议结束后，董事会主席选择卸任。
- stand clear
to move slightly away from an object to ensure safety
闪开；远离点
• Please stand clear when the fire truck is coming through.
当消防车经过时，请站到一旁。
- stand out
to attract a lot of attention due to being very noticeable
醒目；显著
• Her red dress really stands out at the party.
她的红色连衣裙在派对上非常显眼。
- stand back
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。
- stand by
to remain prepared and available to take action or assist
准备待命（行动或提供帮助）
• Before the match began, the coach instructed the players to stand by.
在比赛开始前，教练指示球员们待命。
- stand up for something/someone
to protect or advocate for a specific idea, or on behalf of an individual who is facing criticism or attack
捍卫；支持（某个想法或受到批评或攻击的人）
• He always stands up for his friends when they face unfair criticism.
当朋友们面对不公平的批评时，他总是会站出来捍卫他们。
- stand by someone
to remain supportive or assist someone during challenging times
支持，支援
• I always stand by my friend when he needs me.
当朋友需要我时，我总是支持他。
- stand up to someone/something
to resist or confront a dominant individual or entity when they are treating you unjustly
反抗（强权）
• She decided to stand up to the bullies in school and confront them fearlessly.
她决定勇敢面对学校的欺凌者，并无所畏惧地对抗他们。
- stand out against something/someone
to openly express opposition to something or someone
公开对抗
• During the protest, she stood out against the poor environmental policies.
在抗议期间，她公开反对糟糕的环境政策。
- stand over someone
to remain nearby watching vigilantly as someone performs a task
在近距离监看（某人）工作或行动
• He stood over me while I wrote the report, which made me feel quite pressured.
他在我写报告时站在旁边看着，这让我感到很有压力。
- stand someone up
to deliberately not show up for a meeting with someone as promised, particularly with a new romantic partner
放鸽子（尤指恋人）
• She had planned to have dinner with him, but he deliberately stood her up.
她原本计划和他一起吃晚餐，但他故意放她鸽子。