stand up and be counted

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To publicly make known one's views, contributions, or vote, especially in a contentious situation where fortitude is required. idiomatic
    — Only four years ago many a small nation felt required to stand up and be counted, either for or against the U.S.
  2. To take significant individual action to help a group effort. idiomatic,often
    — "You definitely want to stand up and be counted," said Dempsey. "You're a player the team looks to to get goals and you want to try to help the team win."

词形变化

stands up and is counted present,singular,third-person standing up and being counted participle,present stood up and was counted past stood up and been counted participle,past stand and be counted alternative
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