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用stand tall表达“昂首挺胸”

如果我们说某人 stands tall 很神气地站在那儿,意思就是说此人满怀自信、自豪。

  • Our athletes stand tall after winning many gold medals at this year‘s Olympics.
  • The critics thought the movie was awful, but its director stands tall as he heads for tonight‘s Oscars ceremony.

值得注意的是,短语 a tall order 的意思是难以完成的任务、苛求。

  • My teacher wants me to write three essays for next week. That‘s a tall order!