standby
US /ˈstænd.baɪ/
UK /ˈstænd.baɪ/
名詞
1.
待命, 備用
a state of readiness or alert
範例:
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The emergency services are on standby.
緊急服務處於待命狀態。
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We need to have a backup plan on standby.
我們需要有一個備用計劃。
2.
替補, 備用
a person or thing that is ready to take the place of another if needed
範例:
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The airline had several standbys waiting for a seat.
航空公司有幾名候補乘客在等座位。
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She was a standby for the lead role in the play.
她是這部劇主角的替補。
形容詞
備用, 待命
ready for immediate use if needed
範例:
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We have a standby generator in case of a power outage.
我們有一個備用發電機以防停電。
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The pilot announced that there were a few standby passengers on board.
飛行員宣布機上有一些候補乘客。
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