stand ready in battle array; await the enemy; be fully prepared
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be in full battle array awaiting the enemy; to stand ready for the incoming foe; to be fully prepared for a challenge
formalOriginally a military term describing troops arranged in formation awaiting battle. Now used metaphorically to describe being fully prepared to face challenges, opponents, or difficult situations. Often conveys a sense of readiness, vigilance, and determination.
Zhàn战
shì士
men们
yán严
zhèn阵
yǐ以
dài待
，
zhǔn随
bèi时
suí准
shí备
jī击
tuì退
dí敌
rén人
de的
jìn进
gōng攻
。
The soldiers stood ready in full battle array, prepared to repel the enemy's attack at any moment.
Miàn面
duì对
qiáng强
dí敌
，
wǒ我
men们
wéi唯
yǒu有
yán严
zhèn阵
yǐ以
dài待
，
fāng方
néng能
lì立
yú于
bù不
bài败
zhī之
dì地
。
Facing a powerful enemy, we have no choice but to stand ready in full battle array so that we can remain invincible.
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Jǐng警
chá察
zài在
àn案
fā发
xiàn现
chǎng场
fù附
jìn近
yán严
zhèn阵
yǐ以
dài待
，
děng等
dài待
dǎi歹
tú徒
de的
chū出
xiàn现
。
The police stood ready near the crime scene, waiting for the criminals to appear.
Qiú球
duì队
yán严
zhèn阵
yǐ以
dài待
，
zhǔn准
bèi备
yíng迎
jiē接
zhè这
chǎng场
guān关
jiàn键
de的
bǐ比
sài赛
。
The team was in full readiness to welcome this crucial match.