1·It was common along major interstate highways to see individuals (mostly male) standing by the side of the entrance ramp with a cardboard.
在州际主路旁，经常可以看到一些人（多为男性）站在匝道入口处，随身带着一块纸板。
2·The troops are standing by.
部队随时待命出动。
—— 《牛津词典》
3·She was standing by a pool, about to dive in.
她正站在池边，准备跳进去。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
4·British and American warships are standing by to evacuate their citizens if necessary.
英美战舰已做好准备一有必要就撤出本国公民。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
5·I noticed Evelyn and her mom standing by the door.
我注意到伊芙琳和她妈妈站在门口。
6·They joked that every time they took out their garbage, the staff (工作人员) standing by the bins would ask "What kind of garbage are you?"
他们开玩笑说，每次他们倒垃圾的时候，站在垃圾桶旁的工作人员都会问：“你是什么垃圾？”
7·I saw something black sitting there, but it was right next to a woman standing by the fountain, so I could not tell what it was or if it was hers.
我看见一个黑色的东西放在那里，但一个站在喷泉旁边的女人就在它旁边，所以我不知道那是什么东西，也不能分辨那是不是她的东西。
8·He's standing by the river.
他正站在河边。
9·I'm standing by you.
我在支持着你。
10·Just then, he noticed an old woman standing by the road.
就在那时，他注意到一个老妇人站在路边。