bystander
UK/'baɪstændə/US/'baistændә(r)/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A person who is present at an event but does not take part; an onlooker
旁观者，局外人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedbyprefix
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standstand, set, place
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-erone who does, agent
=bystander
by (nearby, beside) + stander (one who stands) = someone standing nearby but not involved. The 'bystander effect' is the well-known finding that people are less likely to help when others are also standing around.
Common Collocations
- 1.innocent bystander无辜旁观者
- 2.bystander effect旁观者效应
- 3.passive bystander被动的旁观者
Example Sentences
- 1.
An innocent bystander was injured in the crossfire.
- 2.
The bystander effect explains why no one called for help.
- 3.
He refused to be a passive bystander to injustice.