释义 |
Verb: stand for stand for- Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
- typify, symbolize, symbolise [Brit], represent - Denote or connote
- mean, intend, signify - Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
"Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin" - represent, correspond - Tolerate or bear
"I won't stand for this kind of behaviour!" - hold still for
Derived forms: stands for, stood for, standing for See also: stand Type of: abide, be, bear, brook, digest, endure, equal, intend, mean, put up, stand, stick out, stomach, suffer, support, tolerate |