stand off

名词 stand off:

1. the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
   同义词：draw, standoff, tie
2. the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
   同义词：repulsion, standoff

1. 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。