stand up to someone/something

Related to word: stand

片語動詞

Definition

  1. C1

    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。

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

      在工作场所,员工应该勇敢面对不公正的管理决策,并表达他们的意见。

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

      市民勇敢面对城市的高税收政策,促进了社区的改变。