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Stand still for Meaning in English

expression

ˈstænd/ /ˈstɪɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STAND-stil-for
stˈænd/ /stˈɪl/ /fˈɔː
stand-STIL-faw

释义

To allow or tolerate something bad or unpleasant to happen without objecting or protesting.

用法与细微差别

'Stand still for' is used mainly in negative or rhetorical questions to show strong disapproval. Common in phrases like 'I won't stand still for this.' It's more formal than 'put up with' or 'tolerate.'

例句

I will not stand still for any cheating in this class.

basic

We shouldn't stand still for rude behavior.

basic

Do you really think people will stand still for this price increase?

basic

My boss won't stand still for any excuses if you're late.

natural

You shouldn't just stand still for whatever the company says.

natural

If we stand still for this kind of treatment now, it will just get worse.

natural