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standby

/ˈsteɪəndˌbaɪ/ American
  • n. 可依赖的人, 备用品
Definition
  • n. a person or thing that can be relied on, or something kept ready for use
Example
The airline put several passengers on standby for the next flight.
航空公司把几名乘客安排在候补名单上,等下一班航班。