stand off
第三人称
stands off
现在进行时
standing off
过去式
stood off
过去完成时
stood off
1
保持距离, 击退
to prevent a potential attacker from approaching by taking on a defensive posture
- The security guards were trained to stand off any intruders with a strong and assertive presence.
保安人员接受过训练,以强有力和自信的存在感阻挡任何入侵者。
- The hikers were instructed on how to stand off any aggressive wildlife encounters by making themselves appear larger.
徒步旅行者被指导如何通过使自己看起来更大来抵挡任何侵略性的野生动物遭遇。
- The homeowner decided to stand the trespasser off by firmly asserting their right to privacy.
房主决定通过坚定地维护他们的隐私权来挡开侵入者。
- The police officer advised the crowd to stand themselves off if they encountered any suspicious individuals.
警察建议人群如果遇到可疑人物就保持距离。
- The captain ordered the crew to stand the approaching pirate ship off by showcasing their readiness to defend their vessel.
船长命令船员通过展示他们准备保卫船只的姿态来阻止接近的海盗船。
2
保持距离, 远离
to remain at a certain distance away from something or someone
- As a safety precaution, spectators were instructed to stand off from the racetrack during the car race.
作为安全预防措施,观众被要求在赛车期间远离赛道。
- Participants in the parade were reminded to stand off from the moving vehicles to prevent accidents.
游行参与者被提醒要远离移动的车辆以防止事故发生。
- The security guard asked the crowd to stand off the premises.
保安要求人群远离场所。
- During the outdoor concert, the audience was requested to stand off the stage to ensure a clear pathway.
在户外音乐会期间,观众被要求远离舞台以确保通道畅通。
- For their own protection, hikers were advised to stand off from the cliff's edge.
为了他们自身的安全,建议徒步旅行者远离悬崖边缘。
3
暂时解雇, 停工
to let go of a worker, whether temporarily or permanently, due to a lack of available work
- Due to a sudden decline in orders, the factory had to stand off several workers until production picked up again.
由于订单突然减少,工厂不得不暂时解雇几名工人,直到生产再次回升。
- The company faced financial challenges, leading them to stand off a portion of their workforce as a cost-cutting measure.
公司面临财务挑战,导致他们作为削减成本的措施解雇了一部分员工。
- In the offseason, the construction industry often stands off workers until new projects begin.
在淡季,建筑业经常解雇工人,直到新项目开始。
- The restaurant had to stand off some staff during the slow winter months when customer traffic was significantly reduced.
在冬季客流显著减少的淡季,餐厅不得不解雇一些员工。
4
远离, 避开
to move one's watercraft away from the sea coast
- As the storm approached, the captain decided to stand off from the coast to ensure the safety of the ship and its crew.
随着风暴的临近,船长决定远离海岸以确保船只及其船员的安全。
- The sailors chose to stand off from the rocky coastline to avoid potential hazards hidden beneath the surface.
水手们选择远离多岩石的海岸线,以避免隐藏在表面下的潜在危险。
- During the regatta, skilled sailors know when to stand off from the shore to catch favorable winds for better performance.
在帆船比赛期间,熟练的水手知道何时远离海岸以捕捉有利的风以获得更好的表现。
- In response to the changing tide, the fishing boat began to stand off from the shore to maintain a steady position.
为了应对变化的潮汐,渔船开始远离海岸以保持稳定的位置。
- The navigation team decided to stand off from the beach, allowing the vessel to navigate through deeper waters with ease.
导航团队决定远离海滩,使船只能够轻松地在更深的水域中航行。