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 security guards were trained to stand off any intruders with a strong and assertive presence.
保安人员接受过训练，以强有力和自信的存在感阻挡任何入侵者。
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
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，观众被要求在赛车期间远离赛道。
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。
The company faced financial challenges, leading them to stand off a portion of their workforce as a cost-cutting measure.
公司面临财务挑战，导致他们作为削减成本的措施解雇了一部分员工。
04
远离, 避开
to move one's watercraft away from the sea coast
例子
As the storm approached, the captain decided to stand off from the coast to ensure the safety of the ship and its crew.
随着风暴的临近，船长决定远离海岸以确保船只及其船员的安全。
The sailors chose to stand off from the rocky coastline to avoid potential hazards hidden beneath the surface.
水手们选择远离多岩石的海岸线，以避免隐藏在表面下的潜在危险。
