1.(reputation)地位；身份；名声
an artist of international standing一位享誉世界的艺术家
He has improved his country's standing abroad.他提高了自己国家的国际声望。
She was an economist of considerable standing.她是一位颇具声誉的经济学家。
a man of some standing相当有身份的人
2.(duration)存在的时间；经历的时间
3.of many years' standing<书面>(of a particular duration)已经持续多年的
a Congressman of 24 years' standing有24年资历的国会议员