Phrase
stand for
verb
代表；象征；表示；是…的缩写
To mean, symbolize, or represent something, especially an acronym or abbreviation.
- 1.
To mean; to symbolize; to represent; especially of an acronym or abbreviation.
意为；象征；代表(尤指首字母缩略词或缩写)。
- 2.
To advocate; to support.
提倡；支持。
- 3.
To tolerate.
容忍；忍受。
主张；支持；拥护；容忍；忍受；接受；意为；象征；代表(尤指首字母缩略词或缩写)。；提倡；支持。；容忍；忍受。
In use
GPS stands for Global Positioning System.
On this map, a blue line stands for a river.
To the ancient Greeks, the owl stood for wisdom.
Verb forms
base stand for · third person stands for · -ing standing for · past stood for · past participle stood for
动词短语，stand 为不规则变化
Connections
Word family
- stands for
- third person singular
- stood for
- past, past participle
- standing for
- present participle
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.