stick up for something/someone

Related to word: stick

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C1

    to advocate for or protect someone or something, particularly when they face criticism

    支持;維護

    • In the meeting, she stuck up for her colleague, making it clear that their efforts should not be overlooked.

      在會議中,她為她的同事挺身而出,明確表示他們的努力不應被忽視。

    • No matter what others say, I will always stick up for my friends because I believe in their choices.

      無論別人怎麼說,我都會永遠支持我的朋友,因為我相信他們的選擇。

    • When the students were treated unfairly, the teacher quickly stepped in to stick up for their rights.

      當學生們受到不公平的對待時,老師迅速介入,捍衛他們的權利。