Stand off
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British pronunciation/stˈand ˈɒf/
American pronunciation/stˈænd ˈɔf/

"stand off"的定义和意义

to stand off
[phrase form: stand]
01

抵挡, 制止

to prevent a potential attacker from approaching by taking on a defensive posture
to stand off definition and meaning
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The security guards were trained to stand off any intruders with a strong and assertive presence.
安保人员经过训练,能够以强烈且自信的姿态抵挡任何入侵者。
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让自己显得更大来抵挡任何攻击性野生动物的遭遇。
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保持距离, 保持远离

to remain at a certain distance away from something or someone
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As a safety precaution, spectators were instructed to stand off from the racetrack during the car race.
作为安全预防措施,观众被指示在赛车比赛期间保持距离,保持远离赛车道。
Participants in the parade were reminded to stand off from the moving vehicles to prevent accidents.
游行的参与者被提醒要保持距离,保持远离行驶中的车辆,以防止事故发生。
03

停工, 解雇

to let go of a worker, whether temporarily or permanently, due to a lack of available work
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Due to a sudden decline in orders, the factory had to stand off several workers until production picked up again.
由于订单的突然减少,工厂不得不停工解雇几名工人,直到生产恢复。
The company faced financial challenges, leading them to stand off a portion of their workforce as a cost-cutting measure.
该公司面临财务挑战,导致他们因成本削减措施而停工解雇了一部分员工。
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远离海岸, 驶离海岸

to move one's watercraft away from the sea coast
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As the storm approached, the captain decided to stand off from the coast to ensure the safety of the ship and its crew.
随着暴风雨逼近,船长决定远离海岸,以确保船只和船员的安全。
The sailors chose to stand off from the rocky coastline to avoid potential hazards hidden beneath the surface.
水手们选择远离海岸,以避免潜在的隐藏在水面下的危险。
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