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to stand up
[phrase form: stand]
01
站起来, 起立
to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position
Intransitive
Example
When the bus arrived, passengers had to stand up and exit row by row.
As the national anthem played, the entire audience was expected to stand up as a sign of respect.
The audience was captivated by the performance, giving the artists a standing ovation as they all stood up.
02
坚守立场, 捍卫信念
to keep one's position or beliefs, especially when facing criticism
Transitive: to stand up one's position or beliefs
Example
The activist stood up her principles in the face of harsh criticism from the media.
The politician stood up his stance on climate change despite facing opposition from other party members.
03
建立, 组织
to organize a unit so that it can fulfill its duties and responsibilities
Transitive: to stand up an operational unit
Example
The commanding officer stood up a new special forces unit, ensuring it had trained personnel, necessary equipment, and clear mission objectives.
The hospital stood up a COVID-19 response unit, coordinating staff from various departments to handle the influx of patients and ensure efficient treatment and containment measures.
The environmental organization stood up a wildlife conservation unit, mobilizing a team of experts to protect endangered species, preserve habitats, and educate the public about environmental sustainability
04
抬起, 立起
to raise something or someone from a lowered position to an upright position
Transitive: to stand up sth
Example
Can you stand up the cardboard cutout against the wall?
He stood up the umbrella to provide shade on a sunny day.
05
存在, 确认
to confirm the truth or validity of something when subjected to close examination
Intransitive
Example
The historical documents stood up as reliable sources for the events of that time.
The expert 's analysis stood up under peer review and validated the methodology.
The eyewitness testimony stood up as credible and consistent with other evidence.
06
放鸽子, 爽约
to fail to appear for a scheduled romantic meeting
Transitive: to stand up sb
07
向门柱靠近, 移向门柱
(of a wicket-keeper in cricket) to move closer to the area behind the batsman to be in a better position to catch the ball, especially when the bowler is delivering the ball
Transitive: to stand up to the stump
例子
When the bus arrived, passengers had to stand up and exit row by row.
As the national anthem played, the entire audience was expected to stand up as a sign of respect.
The audience was captivated by the performance, giving the artists a standing ovation as they all stood up.
The toddler was excited to see the birthday cake and tried to stand up in the high chair.
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