to support or defend someone or something publicly
公开支持或捍卫某人或某事 (gongkai zhichi huo hanwei meren huo moshì)
"Many nations stand behind the new global peace initiative."
"许多国家支持新的全球和平倡议。" (xuduo guojia zhichi xin de quanqiu heping changyi)
to keep the door open for someone as a polite gesture
to focus on the positive aspects of a situation
to gradually increase the amount of money or assets you own
to request someone to forgive you
to prepare a detailed written report
to withdraw from an argument or position to avoid conflict