stand to
名词 n.
动词 v.
英文释义
名词 n.
- Alternative form of stand-to.
动词 v.
- Alternative form of stand-to.
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To tolerate (something); to be able to withstand (something) stressful that will be ultimately beneficial.
— You could stand to lose a couple pounds.
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To be on the verge of (something) happening, if certain conditions are met.
— He stands to inherit ten million dollars if that happens!
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To live up to; to insist upon or maintain.
— I do not, for that cause, or any other cause, propose to destroy, or alter, or disregard the constitution. I stand to it, fairly, fully, and firmly. Abraham Lincoln
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Shortened form of "stand to arms"
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Shortened form of "stand to arms"
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