1. support;speak in favor of支持;替…說話
Will you stand up for me?你會支持我嗎?
When the boss wanted to dismiss Bill the other workers all stood up for him. 當老板要開除比爾時,其他工人全部為他說話。
2. defend;insist upon保護;堅持
He always stands up for women's rights. 他一貫維護婦女的權益。
We must stand up for truth and correct mistakes. 我們必須堅持真理,修正錯誤。