stand

/stænd/ (bre, ipa) · /stænd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstand/ (ame, mw)

stand — 動詞

  • standpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • standshe / she / it
  • stoodpast simple
  • standing-ing form

1. to keep your body straight with your weight on your feet, not sitting or lying d

1.動詞及物 / 不及物A2
釋義

站立；豎立

人或物呈直立的狀態

to keep your body straight with your weight on your feet, not sitting or lying down; or to place something so that it stays up on its bottom end

例句

Adaeze stood at the window, watching the rain fall on the empty street below.

Adaeze 站在窗邊，看著雨落在下方空無一人的街道上。

stand + at [location] for physical position

The doctor asked Hyun to stand on the scale so she could check his weight.

醫生請 Hyun 站在體重計上，以便測量他的體重。

同義詞
  • rise

    more formal; specifically moving from sitting or lying to standing

  • get up

    informal; moving from a rest position to standing

  • be on one's feet

    describes the state of standing, not the action

反義詞
  • sit down

    to move from standing to sitting

  • lie down

    to move to a flat position on a bed or floor

文法句型

stand + adverb/preposition (intransitive)

stand + object + adverb/preposition (transitive)

用法筆記

When used transitively (stand + object), the object is placed upright on its base: 'She stood the book on the shelf.' This differs from 'set' or 'put,' which do not imply an upright position.

常見錯誤

❌I stood down on the floor.
✅I stood up on the floor.
💡'Stand down' means to resign or leave a position, not to get into a standing position.
❌She stand the vase on the table.
✅She stood the vase on the table.
💡Past tense of 'stand' is 'stood,' not 'stand.'

2. the state you are in or the situation you find yourself in — someone stands read

2.動詞不及物C1
釋義

處於

處於某種狀態或情況

the state you are in or the situation you find yourself in — someone stands ready to act, an accused person stands before a judge, or a previous offer continues to be available

例句

The old theatre has stood empty for nearly ten years since it closed.

這間老舊的劇院自從關閉以來，一直處於空置狀態近十年。

stand + adjective for current condition

As matters stand right now, we do not have enough money to buy the house.

就目前情況來看，我們沒有足夠的錢買下這棟房子。

fixed expression: as matters stand / as it stands

同義詞
  • remain

    more neutral; less formal than 'stand' in this sense

  • stay

    less formal; implies a shorter duration

  • continue

    focuses on the ongoing nature of the state

反義詞
  • change

    to move out of the current state

文法句型

stand + adjective

stand to + infinitive

as things stand

用法筆記

Commonly paired with adjectives describing the current condition (stand empty, stand ready, stand firm, stand accused). The fixed expressions 'as things stand' and 'as it stands' mean 'in the current situation.'

常見錯誤

❌The building stands empty for two years.
✅The building has stood empty for two years.
💡Use present perfect, not simple present, for a state that began in the past and continues.
❌As it stands now, I still stand offer to help.
✅As it stands now, my offer to help still stands.
💡'As it stands' already means 'in the current situation'; 'stand an offer' is not correct.

3. to appear before a court of law so that a judge or jury can decide whether you a

3.動詞C2
釋義

受審

在法庭接受審判

to appear before a court of law so that a judge or jury can decide whether you are guilty of a crime

例句

The former bank manager will stand trial for fraud next month.

這位前銀行經理將於下個月因詐欺案出庭受審。

stand trial + for + crime

Nadia is expected to stand trial at the district court in September.

Nadia 預計將於九月在地方法院出庭受審。

同義詞

文法句型

stand trial + for + crime

stand trial + at + court

用法筆記

Always used in the fixed phrase 'stand trial' followed by 'for' + the crime. The subject is the person accused of the crime. Not used for civil lawsuits.

常見錯誤

❌He stood trial at court for his civil case.
✅He stood trial at court on charges of robbery.
💡'Stand trial' is used for criminal cases, not civil disputes.

4. to stay in a given location; or to set something down at a chosen spot

4.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

位於；放置

位於某處或將物品擺放在某地

to stay in a given location; or to set something down at a chosen spot

例句

A beautiful old stone church stands at the top of the hill near the river.

一座美麗的老石頭教堂矗立在山丘頂端，靠近河邊。

stand + at [location] for permanent position

The full glass of water stood on the table all afternoon.

那杯裝滿的水整個下午都放在桌上。

同義詞
  • be located

    more formal; emphasizes position on a map or site

  • sit

    informal; often used for buildings or objects resting somewhere

  • rest

    emphasizes the object is supported by something

文法句型

stand + adverb/preposition (intransitive)

stand + object + adverb/preposition (transitive)

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1 (VERTICAL), this sense focuses on location rather than upright posture. The subject can be a building, a piece of furniture, or any object in a particular spot, whether upright or not.

常見錯誤

❌ 'The vase stood on the floor.' (used for a vase is fine) — This sense works for objects in a location. Be careful not to confuse with sense 1: sense 1 (VERTICAL) is about being on your feet, while sense 4 (PLACE) is about location.

5. if a vehicle stands somewhere, it stays in that place for a period of time, espe

5.動詞不及物
釋義

停靠

車輛停留等待

if a vehicle stands somewhere, it stays in that place for a period of time, especially while waiting for passengers or goods

例句

The train stood at the platform for twenty minutes before the doors opened.

這班火車在月台停了二十分鐘才開門。

vehicle + stand + at [location] for waiting period

Several black taxis stood outside the hotel, waiting for passengers to arrive.

幾輛黑色計程車停在飯店外面，等待乘客上車。

同義詞
  • wait

    more general; not limited to vehicles

  • park

    specifically means the vehicle is left in a parking spot, not actively waiting

反義詞
  • move

    to be in motion, opposite of standing still

文法句型

vehicle + stand + at/in/outside [location]

用法筆記

Common in British English. In American English, 'parked' or 'waiting' is more often used for non-moving vehicles.

常見錯誤

❌The car is standing in the parking lot.' (in American English, this sounds odd)
✅The car is parked in the parking lot.
💡In American English, 'standing' for vehicles is mostly limited to trains and taxis waiting.

6. shown on traffic signs to indicate that stopping or parking is forbidden at that

6.動詞
釋義

禁止臨停

交通標誌表示車輛不得停靠

shown on traffic signs to indicate that stopping or parking is forbidden at that location, even briefly

例句

The red sign at the corner says 'No standing' in large white letters.

轉角處的紅色標誌上用白色大字寫著「禁止臨停」。

sign reading: No standing

The driver received a ticket for standing in a zone clearly marked 'No standing.'

這名司機因為在標示「禁止臨停」的區域停車而收到罰單。

反義詞

文法句型

No standing (on signs)

用法筆記

This meaning only appears on traffic signs and in driving regulations. 'No standing' is stricter than 'no parking' — it means a vehicle cannot stop at all, even briefly, except in an emergency.

常見錯誤

❌I need to find a no standing zone to drop off my friend.
✅I need to find a no parking zone to drop off my friend.
💡'No standing' means you cannot stop at all. 'No parking' means you cannot leave the vehicle, but a quick stop is usually allowed.

7. to be able to tolerate or bear an unpleasant person, thing, or situation, especi

7.動詞及物B1
釋義

忍受；承受

容忍不愉快的人事物

to be able to tolerate or bear an unpleasant person, thing, or situation, especially when you dislike it strongly and would prefer to avoid it

例句

Sirin cannot stand the smell of cigarette smoke inside her own flat.

Sirin 無法忍受她那間公寓裡香煙的味道。

stand + noun phrase for disliked thing

The old wooden bridge could not stand the force of the rushing floodwater.

那座老舊的木橋承受不住洶湧洪水的衝擊。

stand + noun phrase: physical tolerance

同義詞
  • tolerate

    more formal and less emotional than stand

  • bear

    similar in meaning but slightly more formal; often interchangeable with stand

  • endure

    suggests suffering through something over a longer period

反義詞
  • enjoy

    opposite in the sense of willingly experiencing something

文法句型

cannot stand + noun phrase

cannot stand + -ing verb

can/could stand + noun phrase

用法筆記

Most common in negative constructions with cannot/can't or could not/couldn't. In affirmative sentences, usually paired with can or could to express the limit of tolerance.

常見錯誤

❌I can't stand to wait in long queues.
✅I can't stand waiting in long queues.
💡After 'can't stand,' use the -ing form, not the infinitive.
❌She cannot stand him.' (when meaning she dislikes him generally)
✅She doesn't like him much.
💡'Cannot stand someone' implies very strong dislike, not mild dislike.

8. to put yourself forward as someone voters can choose for a public role in an ele

8.動詞不及物C2
釋義

參選

在選舉中角逐公職

to put yourself forward as someone voters can choose for a public role in an election

例句

Aarav decided to stand for the local council after years of volunteering in the community.

Aarav 在社區擔任志工多年後，決定參選地方議會。

stand for [position/office]

More women are standing in this year's local election than ever before.

今年地方選舉中參選的女性比以往任何時候都多。

stand in [election]

同義詞
  • run

    American English equivalent; far more common in US contexts

  • campaign

    emphasises the activities of trying to get elected, not just being a candidate

文法句型

stand for [position/office]

stand in [election/constituency]

stand as [candidate type]

用法筆記

Primarily used in British English. In American English, run for is much more common. The noun candidate is the person, while stand describes the action of being available for election.

常見錯誤

❌She stood for president in the US election.
✅She ran for president in the US election.
💡'Stand for' is British English; use 'run for' in American English.
❌He stood the election last year.
✅He stood in the election last year.
💡'Stand' is intransitive; you need a preposition like 'in' or 'for.'

9. to have a possibility of achieving or succeeding at something, often used when t

9.動詞C2
釋義

有機會

有成功的可能性

to have a possibility of achieving or succeeding at something, often used when talking about whether success is likely or unlikely

例句

Without proper training, the team does not stand a chance of winning the championship.

沒有適當的訓練，這支球隊根本沒有機會贏得冠軍。

stand a chance of [doing] — negative

Reuben stands a good chance of being accepted into the engineering programme.

Reuben 有很大的機會被工程學系錄取。

stand a good chance of [doing] — positive

文法句型

stand a chance of [doing something]

stand a good/fair/slim chance

用法筆記

Almost always used in the fixed expression 'stand a chance' with an adjective (good, fair, slim, no) and usually followed by 'of + -ing' or 'of + noun'. Most common in negative statements.

常見錯誤

❌He stands chance to win the race.
✅He stands a chance of winning the race.
💡The article 'a' is required, and use 'of + -ing' not 'to + infinitive.'
❌We stand high chance to succeed.
✅We stand a high chance of succeeding.
💡The article 'a' is needed before the adjective + 'chance.'

10. to reach a specific measurement when you say how tall someone or something is

10.動詞B1
釋義

有…高；身高

表示某物的高度

to reach a specific measurement when you say how tall someone or something is

例句

The new office building stands 120 metres tall in the centre of the city.

市中心那棟新的辦公大樓高達 120 公尺。

stand + measurement + tall

Kenji's younger brother now stands almost as tall as their father.

Kenji 的弟弟現在已經長得跟他們父親差不多高了。

同義詞
  • be

    the neutral copula; 'stand' adds a sense of uprightness and presence

  • measure

    more technical; used when giving precise dimensions

文法句型

stand + [number] + [unit] + tall

stand + [number] + [unit] + in height

stand + [adjective describing height]

用法筆記

Functions as a linking verb (copula) like 'be' but specifically for height. The pattern is 'stand + measurement + tall/high.' For people, use 'tall'; for buildings and trees, both 'tall' and 'high' are possible.

常見錯誤

❌The building stands tall 50 metres.
✅The building stands 50 metres tall.
💡The measurement comes before 'tall,' not after.
❌She stands 160 cm tallly.
✅She stands 160 cm tall.
💡Use 'tall' (adjective), not 'tallly' (adverb).

11. to pay for something, usually a drink or a meal, as a treat or gift for someone

11.動詞及物B2
釋義

請客；招待

為某人買單（尤其餐飲）

to pay for something, usually a drink or a meal, as a treat or gift for someone

例句

After winning the competition, Hassan stood everyone a round of drinks at the bar.

Hassan 贏得比賽後，請酒吧裡每個人喝了一輪酒。

stand + someone + a drink

Selim said he would stand me dinner if I helped him move house.

Selim 說如果我幫他搬家，他就請我吃晚餐。

同義詞
  • treat

    more common in everyday speech; 'I'll treat you to dinner'

  • buy

    neutral and widely used; 'buy someone a drink' is the standard phrase

文法句型

stand + someone + a drink/meal

stand + someone + something

用法筆記

Informal and chiefly British. The pattern takes two objects: the person receiving (indirect object) and the thing bought (direct object). No preposition is needed between the two objects.

常見錯誤

❌Can I stand a drink for you?
✅Can I stand you a drink?
💡The indirect object (you) comes before the direct object (a drink), without a preposition.
❌I stood him a dinner at a fancy restaurant.
✅I stood him dinner at a fancy restaurant.
💡Use 'dinner' without the article 'a' for meals.

12. to hold a specific view about an issue, especially when this view is publicly kn

12.動詞不及物C2
釋義

立場；態度

對某事的觀點或態度

to hold a specific view about an issue, especially when this view is publicly known or stated

例句

Where does your political party stand on the issue of renewable energy?

你的政黨在再生能源議題上立場為何？

stand on [issue] — asking about position

Élise stands firmly against the use of single-use plastic bags in grocery stores.

Élise 堅決反對在超市使用一次性塑膠袋。

同義詞
  • think

    more general and common; less formal than stand when expressing an opinion

  • believe

    suggests stronger personal conviction than stand

文法句型

stand on [issue/matter]

stand with/against [someone/something]

stand + adverb (firmly, strongly)

用法筆記

Typically used with an adverb (firmly, strongly, clearly) or a prepositional phrase (on, with, against, for). The question 'Where do you stand on...?' is a fixed expression for asking someone's opinion.

常見錯誤

❌I stand that climate change is real.
✅I stand on the side that believes climate change is real.' or 'My stand is that climate change is real.
💡'Stand' as a verb of opinion needs a preposition (on, with, against, for), not a that-clause directly.
❌Where do you stand about this issue?
✅Where do you stand on this issue?
💡Use 'on,' not 'about,' after 'stand' in this sense.

13. in the card game blackjack, to choose to keep the cards you already hold and not

13.動詞不及物B2
釋義

停牌

二十一點中不再要牌

in the card game blackjack, to choose to keep the cards you already hold and not ask the dealer for any more

例句

Vinícius looked at his hand and decided to stand, keeping his total at seventeen.

Vinícius 看了看手中的牌，決定停牌，將點數維持在十七點。

The dealer asked if Xiu wanted another card, but she chose to stand with nineteen.

荷官問 Xiu 是否要再加牌，但她選擇停牌，手牌為十九點。

stand with [point total] — states score at decision point

同義詞
  • stay

    alternative term heard in some casinos and rulebooks, though less common than 'stand'

  • stick

    colloquial British gambling slang for choosing not to take more cards

反義詞
  • hit

    to ask the dealer for another card

  • draw

    to take another card from the deck

文法句型

stand (in blackjack)

stand on [number]

用法筆記

Only used in the context of blackjack (also called 21). Players signal 'stand' by waving a hand over their cards or tapping the table. The opposite action is 'hit' (asking for another card).

常見錯誤

❌I decided to stand my hand.
✅I decided to stand.
💡'stand' is intransitive in blackjack; it does not take an object.
❌I stood at sixteen.
✅I stood on sixteen.
💡the preposition 'on' introduces the hand total.

stand — 名詞