stand for

• 短语动词，用于表示某个词、符号或缩写代表或意味着某事物，或表示支持某种原则或想法。

A phrasal verb used to indicate that a word, symbol, or abbreviation represents or means something, or to express support for a particular principle or idea.

不可数 · 不规则动词 · 不及物 · 短语动词，不可分

1. Represent or meanformal

   To be an abbreviation or symbol for something.

   代表

   • What does the acronym 'NASA' stand for?
   • The letters 'UN' stand for United Nations.
   • In this equation, 'x' stands for the unknown variable.

   同义词denoteindicatemeanrepresentsignify

2. Support or advocateformal

   To support or represent a particular idea, principle, or belief.

   支持

   • She stands for equality and justice.
   • The organization stands for environmental protection.
   • He has always stood for what he believes in.

   同义词advocatebackchampionendorseespouserepresentsupportuphold

   反义词condemndenounceopposerejectresist

3. informal

   To tolerate or accept something, usually used in negative sentences.

   容忍或接受

   • I won't stand for any disrespect in this classroom.
   • The manager will not stand for lateness.
   • She refuses to stand for such rude behavior.

   同义词abideacceptbearbrookendurestomachtolerate

   反义词denydisallowforbidopposerefuserejectresist

基本动词stand