stand off

疏远, 远离

例句与用法：

Several battle ships were kept standing off the island as a silent threat to the people.

有几艘战舰停泊在距那岛不远的地方，对岛上居民构成了无声的威胁。

详细释义：

避开

He tried to stand off his creditors.

他试图避开债主。