ph.
Dance
1. - see stand 1;2
2. (要求或证据)经得起检验,能够成立
If something such as a claim or a piece of evidence stands up, it is accepted as true or satisfactory after being carefully examined.
3. (男友或女友)爽约,放…的鸽子
If a boyfriend or girlfriend stands you up, they fail to keep an arrangement to meet you.
1. defend against attack or criticism
e.g. He stood up for his friend
She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student
Synonym: stick up
2. refuse to back down
remain solid under criticism or attack
3. be standing
be upright
e.g. We had to stand for the entire performance!
Synonym: stand
4. put into an upright position
e.g. Can you stand the bookshelf up?
Synonym: standplace upright
5. rise to one's feet
e.g. The audience got up and applauded
Synonym: ariseriseupriseget up
6. rise up as in fear
e.g. The dog's fur bristled
It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!
7. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
e.g. Her shoes won't hold up
This theory won't hold water
Synonym: hold uphold water