somebody/something could stand somethingSHOULD/OUGHT TOused to say very directly that it would be a good idea for someone to do something or for something to happen 某人最好做某事；某事应该发生 His smile exposed teeth that could stand a good scrubbing. 他一笑牙齿都露了出来，他的牙真该好好刷一刷了。
somebody could stand to do something My doctor told me I could stand to lose a few pounds. 医生说我的体重该减掉几磅了。
somebody could stand to do something• Not many people could stand to be second fiddle for as long as Kerri was.• Mrs Fanning also stood up and said she could stand to leave behind a little something.• And I guess, yeah, we could stand to read more.
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