634 stand for,stand up for和stand by
① stand for可以表示两种意思。
(1)表示“支持(某事物)”,含有赞成的意思,后可跟名词或what从句。
They stand for the just cause. 他们支持那项正义事业。
He always stands for what is right. 他一贯支持正确的事情。
(2)表示“代表,象征”,后跟名词。
The five-star red flag stands for our country. 五星红旗代表我们的国家。
What does the flower stand for?这种花象征着什么?
② stand up for表示“替……说话,(在道义上或口头上)捍卫”。
He stood up for his brother. 他替他弟弟说话。
They will be able to stand up for freedom. 他们能够捍卫自由。
③ stand by表示“站在旁边,和……站在一起,遵守”。
He just stood by and did nothing. 他只是站在一边,什么也不干。
He has always stood by his friends. 他总是站在朋友一边。
You should stand by your promise. 你应该遵守诺言。