sit
[sɪt]
vb
to adopt or rest in a posture in which the body is supported on the buttocks and thighs and the torso is more or less upright
sit a horse
to cause to adopt such a posture
(of an animal) to adopt or rest in a posture with the hindquarters lowered to the ground
(of a bird) to perch or roost
(of a hen or other bird) to cover eggs to hatch them; brood
to be situated or located
(of the wind) to blow from the direction specified
to adopt and maintain a posture for one's portrait to be painted, etc
to occupy or be entitled to a seat in some official capacity, as a judge, elected representative, etc
(of a deliberative body) to be convened or in session
to remain inactive or unused
his car sat in the garage for a year
to rest or lie as specified
the nut was sitting so awkwardly that he couldn't turn it
(of a garment) to fit or hang as specified
that dress sits well on you
to weigh, rest, or lie as specified
greatness sits easily on him
to take (an examination)
he's sitting his bar finals
to be a candidate (for a qualification)
he's sitting for a BA
to look after a specified person or thing for someone else
granny-sit
to have seating capacity for
See sit back See sit down See sit-in See sit on See sit out See sit over See sit under See sit up
- 习惯用语
- sitting pretty well placed or established financially, socially, etc
- sit tight to wait patiently; bide one's time.to maintain one's position, stand, or opinion firmly
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