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单词 stand by
释义 stand by
I. phrasal
1.
 a. : to remain loyal or faithful to : support, defend
  < stand by the Constitution >
  < stood by her husband through all his troubles >
  < a strong minority would always stand by the king — G.G.Coulton >
 b. : to stick to
  < stood by all his promises >
  : maintain
2. : to get ready or in position to operate
 < stand by the lifeboats >
II. intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English standen by, from standen to stand + by
1.
 a. : to be near at hand : be present
  < made the statement with several witnesses standing by >
 b. : to remain apart or aloof
  < how can you stand by and let your son ruin himself >
2.
 a. : to be or to get ready to act
  < standing by to await instructions >
  < ordered to stand by to let go the anchor >
 b. of a transmitting station : to be ready to send signals
 c. of a receiving station : to remain tuned in
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