standby
US /ˈstænd.baɪ/
UK /ˈstænd.baɪ/
名词
1.
待命, 备用
a state of readiness or alert
示例:
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The emergency services are on standby.
紧急服务处于待命状态。
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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:
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The airline had several standbys waiting for a seat.
航空公司有几名候补乘客在等座位。
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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:
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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。
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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。
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