standoff

名词 n. 动词 v. 形容词 adj.
/ˈstændɒf/|/ˈstændɔːf/    /ˈstændɔf/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
  2. A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
    — I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two.
动词 v.
  1. Nonstandard spelling of stand off. alt-of,nonstandard
形容词 adj.
  1. For use at a distance sufficient from the target to allow defensive fire to be evaded. not-comparable
    — a standoff bomb, missile, or weapon

词形变化

standoffs plural stand off alternative stand-off alternative stand off alternative stand-off alternative stand off alternative stand-off alternative

词源

词源 1
Etymology tree
English stand offdeverb.
English standoff
Deverbal from stand off.
词源 2
Etymology tree
English stand offdeverb.
English standoff
Deverbal from stand off.
词源 3
Etymology tree
English stand offdeverb.
English standoff
Deverbal from stand off.
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