Translation of "sit by" into Chinese

We cannot sit by watching indifferently in the face of barbarous acts

在野蛮行径面前,我们不能无动于衷,坐而观望。

Yet, the international community, sitting by as spectator, is waiting for the criteria of good governance and transparency to be met before taking action.

然而国际社会却袖手旁观,等待着达到善政和透明度的标准后再采取行动。