to stand off
[phrase form: stand]
01
保持距离, 击退
to prevent a potential attacker from approaching by taking on a defensive posture
例子
The hikers were instructed on how to stand off any aggressive wildlife encounters by making themselves appear larger.
徒步旅行者被指导如何通过使自己看起来更大来抵挡任何侵略性的野生动物遭遇。
02
保持距离, 远离
to remain at a certain distance away from something or someone
例子
Participants in the parade were reminded to stand off from the moving vehicles to prevent accidents.
游行参与者被提醒要远离移动的车辆以防止事故发生。
03
暂时解雇, 停工
to let go of a worker, whether temporarily or permanently, due to a lack of available work
Dialect
British
British例子
Due to a sudden decline in orders, the factory had to stand off several workers until production picked up again.
由于订单突然减少，工厂不得不暂时解雇几名工人，直到生产再次回升。
04
远离, 避开
to move one's watercraft away from the sea coast
例子
The sailors chose to stand off from the rocky coastline to avoid potential hazards hidden beneath the surface.
水手们选择远离多岩石的海岸线，以避免隐藏在表面下的潜在危险。
