bystander

UK
/ˈbaɪˌstændə/
US
/ˈbaɪˌstændər/

Translations

bystandernoun
bystanders
pl
UK
/ˈbaɪˌstændə/
US
/ˈbaɪˌstændər/
The bystander gave a detailed account of the accident.
Свидетель дал подробный отчет о происшествии.
As a bystander, he watched the event unfold without intervening.
Как наблюдатель, он смотрел, как разворачивается событие, не вмешиваясь.
The police interviewed a bystander who saw the robbery.
Полиция допросила очевидца, который видел ограбление.
Additional translations
bystanderadjective
more bystander
Comp.
most bystander
Super.
UK
/ˈbaɪˌstændə/
US
/ˈbaɪˌstændər/
Used primarily attributively (e.g., “bystander effect”); seldom, if ever, graded.

Definitions

bystandernoun
A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.
The bystander watched as the parade passed by, clapping along with the music.
bystanderadjective
Relating to or intended for bystanders; occurring among people who are present but not directly involved.
Bystander intervention training teaches people how to help strangers who are in trouble.