to stand for
[phrase form: stand]
01
代表, 象征
to convey a particular meaning, either explicitly or implicitly
Transitive: to stand for a concept or belief
例子
The flag 's colors and symbols proudly stand for the values of the nation.
国旗的颜色和符号骄傲地代表着国家的价值观。
The statue in the park stands for peace and harmony among diverse communities.
公园里的雕像代表着不同社区之间的和平与和谐。
02
代表, 表示
to represent something in the form of an abbreviation or symbol
Transitive: to stand for a word or expression
例子
The acronym ' NASA ' stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
缩写'NASA'代表 National Aeronautics and Space Administration。
In computer science, ' AI ' stands for artificial intelligence.
在计算机科学中，'AI'代表人工智能。
03
忍受, 容忍
to endure a particular behavior, action, or situation
Transitive: to stand for a particular behavior or action
例子
Citizens should not stand for corruption in their government and should demand accountability.
公民不应容忍政府中的腐败，应要求问责。
Parents should not stand for disrespectful behavior from their children.
父母不应该容忍孩子的不尊重行为。
04
代表, 象征
to act as a substitute for something, taking its place or being equivalent to it
Transitive: to stand for sth
例子
The acronym stands for a complex scientific concept that is crucial for the research.
首字母缩略词代表一个对研究至关重要的复杂科学概念。
Each element in the periodic table stands for a unique chemical substance.
周期表中的每个元素都代表一种独特的化学物质。
05
参选, 竞选
to participate in an election, trying to be chosen for an official role or become a member of an organization
Transitive: to stand for an election or a position
例子
The passionate activist decided to stand for election, hoping to bring about positive change in the community.
这位热心的活动家决定参选，希望能给社区带来积极的变化。
The seasoned politician announced his decision to stand for re-election, emphasizing his track record and future plans.
这位经验丰富的政治家宣布了他决定参选连任，强调了他的政绩和未来计划。
