动词短语
中文翻译：处于防御状态
同义词：
['be in a state of defence', 'be on the defensive', 'be in danger', 'be in peril', 'be in jeopardy']
例句：
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1. The soldiers stood at bay as the enemy approached.
当敌人接近时，士兵们站在防御位置。
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2. The ship was caught in a storm and had to stand at bay for hours.
这艘船被暴风雨困住，不得不在风暴中坚守数小时。
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3. The company was faced with a crisis and had to stand at bay until help arrived.
公司面临危机，直到救援到来才松了一口气。