stand-by

[stænd'baɪ]

adj. 备用的；辅助的

n. 备用；备用设备

英文词源

stand-by (n.)

also standby, 1796, "that which stands by one," originally nautical, of a vessel kept nearby for emergencies, from verbal phrase stand by "await, support, remain beside" (mid-13c.); see stand (v.) + by. Meaning "state of being ready for duty" is from 1946. In civil aviation, as an adjective meaning "without a booked ticket," from 1961. As an order to hold one's self in readiness, it is recorded from 1660s.

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1. You have to know where to stand for a good viewpoint.

你得知道站在哪里观察角度比较理想。

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2. He ran a newspaper stand outside the American Express office.

他在美国运通公司办公大楼外经营一家报摊。

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3. The handles stand proud of the doors of the car.

把手位于车门之外。

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4. The teapot came with a stand to catch the drips.

那把茶壶配有一个可以接滴水的茶托。

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5. She is to stand as a Member of the European Parliament.

她将竞选欧洲议会议员。

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