stand on

形式にこだわる、礼儀を重んじる

慣習的な礼儀を守ることや、自分への相応の敬意を強く求めること。

やさしい英語で： To insist that people follow traditional rules of polite behaviour or give you proper respect.

• Please don't stand on ceremony.
• The ambassador stood on protocol and expected a formal welcome.
• She never stands on dignity when practical help is needed.

使い方： stand on something (Our host does not stand on ceremony.)

類義語： insist on, observe

よく使う表現： stand on ceremony, stand on dignity, stand on formalities

針路を維持する

船が進む方向を変えずに、そのまま航行を続けること。

やさしい英語で： For a ship, to keep moving in the same direction.

• The ship stood on toward the harbour.
• The captain ordered us to stand on despite the fog.
• We stood on under sail until the coast appeared.

類義語： hold course, continue

よく使う表現： stand on northward, stand on steadily, stand on toward something