| 释义 |
as it stands1In its present condition: there are no merits in the Bill as it stands...- But the law as it stands also proposes to outlaw all smoking in theatres - including on the stage.
- The scheme as it stands is a well considered response that pays enormous respect to the building.
- As it stands the movie is a waste of time.
1.1 (also as things stand) In the present circumstances: the country would struggle, as it stands, to host the next World Cup...- I am awaiting an assessment of the injuries, but, as things stand, we are very depleted.
- However, as things stand, works remain in copyright in the U.K. for 70 years after the death of their author.
- But, as things stand, I am having to rely on my parents for financial assistance.
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