to continue to support or help someone who is in a difficult situation

She has vowed to stand by her husband during his trial. 她发誓在丈夫受审期间会一直支持他。

to be waiting and ready to do something or to help

Cabin crew, please stand by for take-off. 乘务人员，请做好起飞准备。

See also: standby (READY)

to allow something unpleasant to happen without doing anything to stop it

We can't stand by while millions of people starve. 数百万人在忍饥挨饿，我们不能袖手旁观。

to continue doing what you said you would when you made a decision, agreement, or promise

Despite its financial problems, the company is standing by the no-redundancy agreement. 公司尽管遇到了财务问题，但仍然信守不裁员的协议。

to continue to believe that something you have said before is still true

I stand by the statement I made earlier - there is no reason for the minister to resign. 我坚持早些时候的表态——部长没有理由要辞职。