stand up to someone/something

Related to word: stand

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C1

    to resist or confront a dominant individual or entity when they are treating you unjustly

    反抗(強權)

    • She decided to stand up to the bullies in school and confront them fearlessly.

      她決定勇敢面對學校的霸凌者,並無所畏懼地對抗他們。

    • In the workplace, employees should stand up to unjust management decisions and voice their opinions.

      在工作場所,員工應該勇敢面對不公正的管理決策,並表達他們的意見。

    • The citizen stood up to the city's high tax policy, prompting changes in the community.

      市民勇敢面對城市的高稅收政策,促進了社區的改變。