stand by
US /stænd baɪ/
UK /stænd baɪ/
片語動詞
1.
袖手旁觀, 坐視不理
to be present while something bad is happening but not do anything to stop it
範例:
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He just stood by and watched the bullying happen.
他只是袖手旁觀，看著欺凌發生。
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How could you stand by and let them treat her like that?
你怎麼能袖手旁觀，讓他們那樣對待她？
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3.
待命, 準備就緒
to be ready to act or to be used if needed
範例:
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Emergency services are on stand by.
緊急服務處於待命狀態。
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The backup generator is always on stand by in case of a power outage.
備用發電機始終處於待命狀態，以防停電。