stand·ingBrE/ˈstændɪŋ/NAmE/ˈstændɪŋ/adjective[only before noun]existingorarrangedpermanently, notformedormadeforaparticularsituation长期存在的;永久性的;常设的◆astandingarmy常备军◆(BrE) astandingcharge(= anamountofmoneythatyoupayinordertouseaservice, suchasgasorwater)长期支付的开销◆astandingcommittee常务委员会◆It'sastandingjoke(= somethingthatagroupofpeopleregularlylaughat). 那是一个活笑柄。◆Wehaveastandinginvitationtovisitthemanytime. 他们邀请我们随时去他们家做客。donefromapositioninwhichyouarestandingratherthansittingorrunning站着进行的◆astandingjump/start立定跳远;站立式起跑◆Thespeakergotastandingovation(= peoplestooduptoclapafterthespeech). 演讲者赢得了听众的起立鼓掌。➡ see alsofree-standing
stand·ingBrE/ˈstændɪŋ/NAmE/ˈstændɪŋ/noun[U]thepositionorreputationofsb/sthwithinagroupofpeopleorinanorganization地位;级别;身份;名声SYNstatus◆thehigh/lowstandingofpoliticianswiththepublic在公众中声望高/低的政治人物◆Thecontracthasnolegalstanding. 那份合同在法律上没有约束力。[U]theperiodoftimethatsthhasexisted持续时间◆afriendshipofmanyyears'standing多年的友情➡ see alsolong-standingstandings[pl.]alistofpeople, teams, etc. showingtheirpositionsinasportscompetition(运动员或运动队比赛成绩的)排名,名次