deserve to be called a true friend; be worthy of the name of a true friend; be a friend indeed 他們對(duì)此沒(méi)有表態(tài)，挺～的。They did not come out to support… (or remained aloof),that was a friendly attitude indeed./你們沒(méi)有跟著…跑，～。You are worthy friends,for you have not followed in the steps of…