standing

Definitions

From the Germanic verb stand (cognate with Latin st). 'Where you stand' became a metaphor for your position in society — your standing. As an adjective, a standing rule or standing army is one that keeps standing, i.e. stays permanently in place.

Common Collocations

• 1.social standing社会地位
• 2.long-standing由来已久的
• 3.standing ovation起立鼓掌
• 4.professional standing职业声望

Example Sentences

• 1.

  She has high standing in the academic community.

• 2.

  They have a standing invitation to visit anytime.