词汇 standby 在中文的含义

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standby

US /ˈstænd.baɪ/
UK /ˈstænd.baɪ/

名词

1.

待命, 备用

a state of readiness or alert

示例:
The emergency services are on standby.
紧急服务处于待命状态。
We need to have a backup plan on standby.
我们需要有一个备用计划。
2.

替补, 备用

a person or thing that is ready to take the place of another if needed

示例:
The airline had several standbys waiting for a seat.
航空公司有几名候补乘客在等座位。
She was a standby for the lead role in the play.
她是这部剧主角的替补

形容词

备用, 待命

ready for immediate use if needed

示例:
We have a standby generator in case of a power outage.
我们有一个备用发电机以防停电。
The pilot announced that there were a few standby passengers on board.
飞行员宣布机上有一些候补乘客。