Performing an Action (By)

存起来, 储蓄

I'm trying to lay some money by for a down payment on a house.

我正试着存一些钱作为房子的首付。

存钱, 储蓄

Every month, she puts a small amount by for her retirement.

每个月，她都会为退休存下一小笔钱。

遵守, 遵从

The employees must abide by the supervisor's instructions at the construction site.

员工必须在施工现场遵守主管的指示。

过来, 拜访

Feel free to come by my office if you have any questions.

如果您有任何问题，请随时过来我的办公室。

顺道拜访, 短暂访问

Feel free to drop by my office if you have any questions.

如果你有任何问题，随时可以顺便来我的办公室。

征求...的意见, 向...咨询

He ran the new business strategy by his mentor for guidance.

他为了获得指导，向他的导师征求了新商业策略的意见。

流逝, 过去

The hours go by quickly when you're having fun.

当你玩得开心时，时间过得很快。

过去, 流逝

As the minutes passed by, he grew more impatient.

随着时间一分一秒地流逝，他变得越来越不耐烦。

勉强应付, 过得去

He didn't know the local language, but he could get by using basic phrases and gestures.

他不会当地语言，但可以用基本的短语和手势应付。

勉强维持生计, 勉强糊口

The single mother with two jobs is barely scraping by.

这位有两份工作的单身母亲勉强维持生计。

袖手旁观, 不干预

In times of crisis, it's crucial not to stand by but to offer assistance and support.

在危机时刻，关键不是袖手旁观，而是提供援助和支持。

忠于, 支持

She stuck by her friend's side even when others turned away.

即使其他人转身离开，她依然坚守在朋友身边。

发誓, 确信某物是好的或有用的

She swears by the healing properties of herbal tea for relieving stress.

她坚信草药茶的 healing properties 能缓解压力。