 390  stand by 1. не бросать, поддерживать, помогать She’s ту friend and I’ll stand by her, no matter what. G Some people blamed Harry when he got into trouble, but Joe stood by him. 2. держать слово, обещание I’m going to stand by what I said yesterday. Z Can the government stand by its promise to reduce taxes? 3. сидеть сложа руки; бездействовать I I can’t stand by and see these kids shoplifting. I How can a crowd stand by while a woman is attacked and robbed? stand for 1. выносить, терпеть, мириться □ She refuses to stand for his impoliteness any longer. L Why do you stand for such bad working conditions? г I won’t stand for hearing any more of your complaints! 2. означать, символизировать I The owl stands for wisdom. L The stars and stripes stand for our country. stand in for заменять, замещать к-л (на непродолжительное время) ! I didn’t know you worked in this department. - I don't. I'm just standing in fora colleague. Г Can you stand in for me at the meeting? stand out бросаться в глаза, выделяться I Не is a tall, distinguished-looking man who stands out in any crowd. I The house stood out because of its unusual shape. Red always stands out among other colours. 390 |
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