stand
noun
Definitions of stand noun
sport(運動)
- Countable(可數名詞)
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
（體育場的）看臺
opinion(意見)
- Countable(可數名詞)
an opinion, especially one that is public
（尤指公開的）觀點；立場；態度
What is her position on gender equality?
她對性別平等的立場是什麼？
The government needs to take a stand on this controversial issue.
政府需要對這個有爭議的問題表明立場。
We need to know your exact stand on this proposal.
我們需要知道你對這個提案的確切立場。
court(法庭)
- Countable(可數名詞)
the place in which a person sits or stands in a law court when they are being asked questions
（法庭的）證人席
The prosecutor asked the witness to take the stand to testify.
檢察官要求證人上證人席作證。
The witness provided key testimony from the stand.
證人在證人席上提供了關鍵證詞。
The defense lawyer questioned the witness on the stand.
辯護律師在證人席上質詢了證人。
shop(商店)
- C1Countable(可數名詞)
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
攤位；貨攤；展位
They rented a stand at the market to sell their crafts.
他們在市場租了一個攤位來賣他們的手工藝品。
The company had a prominent stand at the trade fair.
公司在貿易展覽會上有一個顯眼的展位。
The farmer set up a fruit stand at the farmer's market.
農夫在農夫市集上擺了一個水果攤位。
frame(框架)
- C2Countable(可數名詞)
a frame or piece of furniture for supporting or putting things on
（支撐或放置物品的）架子；座；臺
He placed the book on the bedside stand.
他把書放在床頭櫃上。
The photographer used a tripod stand to keep the camera steady.
攝影師使用三腳架來保持相機穩定。
I put my potted plant on the windowsill stand.
我把盆栽放在窗台上的架子上。
opposition(反對)
- C2Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
an act of opposition, especially in order to defend someone or something
反對；抵抗；（尤指）捍衛
The community made a stand against the developer's plan.
社區對開發商的計劃進行了反對。
The teachers took a stand to protect their rights.
教師們站出來保護他們的權利。
We must make a firm stand against this injustice.
我們必須堅決反對這種不公正的行為。
performances(表演)
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
a particular number or period of performances
（在某地的）停留演出；停留比賽
The band will be in town for a three-day stand.
樂隊將在城裡進行為期三天的停留演出。
The team had a five-game stand at their home field.
球隊在他們的主場進行了五場比賽的停留。
They are planning several stands during their upcoming tour.
他們計劃在即將到來的巡演中進行幾次停留演出。
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.
比賽結束前五分鐘，看臺上爆發了一場鬥毆。
verb
Definitions of stand verb
vertical(垂直)
- A2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
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；豎放；（尤指）站起來
Please stand straight so I can measure your height.
請站直，這樣我才能量你的身高。
Everyone stood up when the national anthem played.
當國歌演奏時，每個人都站了起來。
She stood the vase in the center of the table.
她把花瓶豎放在桌子的中央。
state(狀態)
- C1Adjective(形容詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to be in, cause to be in, or get into a particular state or situation
處於；進入（特定狀態或情況）
How does the future of this project stand?
這個專案的未來前景如何？
The company currently stands as a leader in the market.
這家公司目前是市場上的領導者。
The building stood firm even after the earthquake.
地震後，這棟建築依然屹立不倒。
place(位置)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
to be in, cause to be in, or put into a particular place
位於；坐落；放置
The house stands on a hill overlooking the valley.
房子位於一座小山上，俯瞰著山谷。
Please stand these books on the shelf.
請把這些書放在書架上。
The statue stands prominently in the middle of the square.
雕像矗立在廣場的中央，非常顯眼。
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
Vehicles that are standing are waiting.
（車輛）停著，停靠
The bus was standing by the bus stop.
公車停在公車站旁邊。
The train is standing at the platform, waiting for departure.
火車停在月台上，等待出發。
The taxi was standing by the roadside waiting for customers.
計程車停在路邊等待客人。
accept(接受)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)
to successfully accept or bear something that is unpleasant or difficult
承受；忍受
I can't stand this noise.
我無法忍受這種噪音。
She couldn't stand such unfair treatment anymore.
她再也無法忍受如此不公平的對待。
This old bridge won't stand the heavy rain.
這座舊橋無法承受大雨。
politics(政治)
- C2Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to compete, especially in an election, for an official position
參加競選
He announced that he will stand for mayor.
他宣布將競選市長。
The candidate is actively standing for a seat in the parliament.
這位候選人正在積極競選議會席位。
Many people encouraged her to stand for president.
許多人鼓勵她競選總統。
height(高度)
- Noun(名詞)
to be a stated height
身高為…，高達…
The tree stood over twenty meters tall.
那棵樹高達二十多米。
The mountain peak stands high above the clouds.
山峰高聳入雲。
She stood out for her height among the crowd.
她在人群中因為身高而顯得突出。
buy(購買)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Verb + two objects(動詞+雙賓語)
to buy something, especially a meal or a drink, for someone
請（某人）客；請（某人）吃飯
I am very busy today, can you stand me a coffee?
我今天很忙，你可以請我喝杯咖啡嗎？
I stood him a dinner to show my gratitude.
我請他吃了一頓晚餐以表達我的感激。
I'm late, can you stand me a drink?
我遲到了，你可以請我喝一杯嗎？
opinion(意見)
- C2Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
to have as an opinion
認為；抱持…觀點（或看法）
Where does he stand on environmental issues?
他在環境問題上的立場是什麼？
Her position on the proposal is unclear.
她對提案的立場不明確。
We need to know where you stand on this matter.
我們需要知道你對這件事的立場。
Phrases of stand verb
- stand trial
to be subjected to a legal process in a court of law to determine guilt or innocence
受審
• Two other men implicated in the bombing are scheduled to stand trial next month.
另外兩名涉嫌爆炸案的男子預計下個月出庭受審。
- 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.
這家新創公司在市場上很有成功的機會，因為他們的產品非常創新。
- no standing
Indicates that vehicles are not permitted to stop, even briefly, in the designated area, usually indicated by a sign.
禁止停車（即使短暫）
• A "No Standing" sign was posted on the side of the road.
道路旁貼有「禁止停車」的標誌。
Idioms
- I stand corrected
Used to acknowledge that one's previous statement or action was incorrect.
我錯了
• I stand corrected; I thought the meeting was at 10 AM, but it's actually at 2 PM.
我承認錯誤；我以為會議是早上10點，但實際上是下午2點。
- it stands to reason
Used to indicate that something is obvious or logical based on the available facts.
理所當然
• Since all the flights are delayed, it stands to reason that we'll arrive late as well.
既然所有航班都延誤了，我們自然也會晚到。
- 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）產生動搖，尤指其根基受到挑戰。
• This new study has completely stood our understanding of the issue on its head.
這項新研究完全顛覆了我們對這個問題的理解。
- 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.
（舊時強盜用語）站住，交出身上財物！
• “Stand and deliver!” the highwayman shouted at the carriage.
“站住，交出身上財物！”攔路強盜對著馬車大喊。
- stand the test of time
To remain popular, strong, or effective after a long period; to prove to be lasting and of high quality.
歷久不衰
• The plot of this movie is simple, but its themes have stood the test of time.
這部電影的情節很簡單，但它的主題經得起時間的考驗。
- 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.
對於這位經驗豐富的廚師來說，做這道菜就像倒立一樣容易。
- 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.
大學畢業後，他決定搬出去，學會自立。
- know where you stand
To have a clear understanding of one's own opinion, position, or situation regarding something.
清楚自己所處的立場或狀況。
• In these negotiations, we must know where we stand in order to effectively advocate for our rights.
在這些談判中，我們必須清楚自己的立場，以便有效地維護我們的權利。
- stand (up) and be counted
To publicly express one's opinion or position, especially when it may be unpopular or risky.
公開表明立場，直言不懾
• In this crucial vote, we need everyone to stand up and be counted.
在這個關鍵的投票中，我們需要每個人都站出來表明立場。
- stand on ceremony
To behave in a very formal and polite manner, often unnecessarily so.
拘泥禮節
• Please don't stand on ceremony, just tell me what you think.
請不要拘泥於禮節，直接告訴我你的想法。
- stand or fall by something
To have success or failure determined entirely by something; to depend entirely on something.
完全取決於
• The company's future will stand or fall by the success of their new product.
公司的未來將取決於他們新產品的成功。
- 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.
保釋
• He needs someone to stand bail for him before he can leave the jail.
他需要有人為他保釋，他才能離開監獄。
- stand your ground
To maintain one's position or beliefs in the face of opposition or challenge; to refuse to yield or compromise.
堅守立場；不退讓或不改變自己的觀點。
• During the intense debate, she stood her ground, refusing to budge an inch.
在激烈的辯論中，她堅守立場，拒絕退讓一步。
- stand on your dignity
To insist on being treated with the respect one believes is due, often acting in a proud or formal way.
堅持要求他人給予自己認為應得的尊重，擺出高姿態。
• Even in informal settings, he stands on his dignity, demanding everyone address him as 'Sir'.
即使在非正式的場合，他也要擺出高姿態，要求每個人都稱呼他為『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.
厭惡看到某人或某事物
• After their last argument, he can't stand the sight of her anymore.
在他們上次爭吵之後，他再也無法忍受看到她了。
- stand in the way of something/someone
to hinder, obstruct, or impede the progress or actions of someone or something
阻礙某事或某人；妨礙某事或某人
• I won't stand in the way of your dreams, even if it means you have to move far away.
我不會阻礙你的夢想，即使這意味著你必須搬到很遠的地方。
- stand and deliver!
An exclamation historically used by highway robbers to demand that their victims halt and surrender their valuables.
（舊時強盜用語）站住，交出財物！
• The masked man suddenly jumped in front of the carriage, shouting, "Stand and deliver!"
蒙面男子突然跳到馬車前，大喊：「站住，交出財物！」
- 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.
她每天早上練習倒立來加強核心力量。
- from where someone stands
Considering a situation based on someone's particular perspective, experiences, beliefs, or responsibilities.
從某人的觀點、立場或經驗來看。
• From where the boss stands, cutting expenses is necessary, but from where the employees stand, it could mean layoffs.
從老闆的角度來看，削減開支是必要的，但從員工的角度來看，這可能意味著裁員。
- stand fast/firm
To maintain a firm position or conviction; to be resolute and unyielding.
堅定立場；毫不動搖。
• Despite facing immense pressure, she stood fast and refused to compromise.
儘管面臨巨大壓力，她仍然堅定立場，拒絕妥協。
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.
他在演講開始前站起來準備發言。
- stand by something
to persist in adhering to what you committed to in a decision, agreement, or pledge
繼續遵循，信守（決定、協議或承諾）
• Even in the face of difficulties, he decided to stand by his commitments.
即使面對困難，他仍決定信守承諾。
- stand together
When individuals unite on a specific issue, they express strong consensus and actively collaborate.
同心協力
• We need to stand together on environmental issues to protect our planet.
我們需要在環境議題上同心協力，以保護我們的地球。
- stand up to something
to withstand or remain unaffected by a particular influence or force
經得起；耐得住
• The building can stand up to strong winds.
這棟建築能夠抵禦強風。
- 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.
辭職；退居一旁
• Before the new leader took office, the old CEO decided to stand aside and make way for him.
在新領導人上任之前，前任執行長決定辭職，為他讓路。
- stand in
to perform the responsibilities of another individual or fill their role at an event because they are unable to attend
代替；頂替
• Since her colleague was ill, she had to stand in for him and speak at the meeting.
因為她的同事生病了，她必須代替他在會議上發言。
- stand around
to remain standing in a place without engaging in any particular activity
無所事事地站立
• They were just standing around outside the café.
他們只是在咖啡館外站著。
- stand down
to relinquish your formal role or status
卸下職務；辭職；退位
• After the meeting concluded, the chairman of the board chose to stand down.
會議結束後，董事會主席選擇卸任。
- stand clear
to move slightly away from an object to ensure safety
閃開；遠首點
• Please stand clear when the fire truck is coming through.
當消防車經過時，請站到一旁。
- stand out
to attract a lot of attention due to being very noticeable
醒目；顯著
• Her red dress really stands out at the party.
她的紅色洋裝在派對上非常顯眼。
- stand back
to take a few steps back from an object or person
往後退；退開
• For safety reasons, everyone should stand back a little.
為了安全起見，每個人都應該往後退一點。
- stand by
to remain prepared and available to take action or assist
準備待命（行動或提供幫助）
• Before the match began, the coach instructed the players to stand by.
在比賽開始前，教練指示球員們待命。
- 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
捍衛；支持（某個想法或受到批評或攻擊的人）
• He always stands up for his friends when they face unfair criticism.
當朋友們面對不公平的批評時，他總是會站出來捍衛他們。
- 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.
當朋友需要我時，我總是支持他。
- stand up to someone/something
to resist or confront a dominant individual or entity when they are treating you unjustly
反抗（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。
- stand out against something/someone
to openly express opposition to something or someone
公開對抗
• During the protest, she stood out against the poor environmental policies.
在抗議期間，她公開反對糟糕的環境政策。
- stand over someone
to remain nearby watching vigilantly as someone performs a task
在近距離監看（某人）工作或行動
• He stood over me while I wrote the report, which made me feel quite pressured.
他在我寫報告時站在旁邊看著，這讓我感到很有壓力。
- stand someone up
to deliberately not show up for a meeting with someone as promised, particularly with a new romantic partner
放鴾子（尤指恋人）
• She had planned to have dinner with him, but he deliberately stood her up.
她原本計劃和他一起吃晚餐，但他故意放她鴿子。