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standby

释义

standby

adjective

UK /ˈstæn(d)baɪ/

1
a standby plane ticket is a cheap one that you buy just before the flight is ready to leave if there are still seats available
Synonyms and related words
Air travel and relating to air travel
accompanied baggage
aerial
airdash

standby

adjective

US /ˈstændˌbaɪ/

1
a standby airplane ticket is an inexpensive one that you buy just before the flight is ready to leave if there are still seats available
Synonyms and related words
Air travel and relating to air travel
accompanied baggage
aerial
airdash

phrases

fly standby

standby

noun countable

UK /ˈstæn(d)baɪ/

Word Forms

singular	standby
plural	standbys

1
someone or something that is always available to be used if they are needed in a particular situation
We’ve kept the old buggy as a standby in case the new one breaks.
a standby diesel generator
Synonyms and related words
Replacements
assignee
replacement
substitute

phrases

on standby

standby

noun countable

US /ˈstændˌbaɪ/

Word Forms

singular	standby
plural	standbys

1
someone or something that is always available to be used if they are needed in a particular situation
We’ve kept the old stroller as a standby in case the new one breaks.
a standby diesel generator
Synonyms and related words
Replacements
assignee
replacement
substitute

phrases

on standby

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