stand
Meaning: To be in an upright position; to tolerate; a piece of furniture for holding something
'Stand' as a verb means to be on your feet or to tolerate something ('I can't stand the noise'). As a noun, it refers to a structure for displaying items or a position on an issue ('take a stand'). Phrasal verbs include 'stand up', 'stand for', and 'stand out'.
Examples
- Please stand for the national anthem. 请起立唱国歌。Por favor, pónganse de pie para el himno nacional.国歌斉唱のためご起立ください。국가가 울리오니 자리에서 일어나 주세요.
- I can't stand waiting in queues. 我受不了排队等候。No soporto esperar en colas.列に並んで待つのは耐えられません。줄 서서 기다리는 것은 참을 수가 없습니다.
- She took a firm stand against bullying. 她坚决反对霸凌。Ella tomó una posición firme contra el acoso.彼女はいじめに対して断固たる立場を取りました。그녀는 괴롭힘에 대해 단호한 입장을 취했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'standan', from Proto-Germanic 'standaną'. One of the most ancient verbs in the language, traceable to the Proto-Indo-European root 'steh₂-' (to stand), which also gave Latin 'stare' and Greek 'histanai'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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