wait
名词
定义 wait 名词
- B2Singular
a period of time spent in a place until a person arrives, something happens, or an action can be taken
Our wait to see the doctor was three hours long.
The extended waiting period caused me to feel quite anxious.
After a long wait, I finally received my package.
动词
定义 wait 动词
- A1Intransitive
to stay in a place for a period of time, often without activity, until a person arrives, something expected happens, or an action becomes possible
I'll wait here until you get back.
Please wait at the reception; we will assist you as soon as possible.
She waited patiently for the good news.
- Intransitive
to be delayed or postponed until a later time
This project will have to wait until next month.
All non-urgent matters must wait.
This issue requires immediate attention; it cannot wait any longer.
成语
- wait for it
Used to indicate that one is about to reveal something surprising, amusing, or hard to believe; it prompts the listener to pay close attention.
• Depending on who you believe, the problem is either excessive political interference, or—wait for it—insufficient intervention.
- wait your turn
To wait for the appropriate time or sequence before taking an action or receiving something.
• Please be patient and wait your turn in the buffet line.
- wait and see
To postpone taking action and observe how events unfold; to await the outcome of a situation before making a decision.
• We're not sure if this new strategy will work, so we'll just have to wait and see.
- (just) you wait
Used to express a threat or warning to someone, implying that something unpleasant will happen to them.
• Just you wait, I'll make you regret this.
- can't wait
To feel very excited and eager to do or experience something.
• I can't wait to start my new job.
- wait at table(s)
To work as a server in a restaurant, providing food and beverage service to customers.
• She works at a busy Italian restaurant waiting at tables.
- wait in the wings
Ready and available, but not yet active or prominent.
• The company has several talented young managers waiting in the wings to take over senior positions.
- lie in wait
To hide and wait in a concealed location, preparing to attack or ambush someone.
• The police learned that the criminals were lying in wait in the warehouse, preparing to carry out a robbery.
- wait till/until ...
Used to express anticipation or excitement about someone's reaction to something special or unusual.
• Wait until you see his new car, you’ll be shocked!
- wait a minute/moment/second
Used to ask someone to pause briefly, either to interrupt them, get their attention, or because you have just remembered something important.
• Wait a second, I need to check my schedule first.
片语动词 wait
- wait in
to remain at home in anticipation of someone or something arriving, or waiting for a phone call from someone
• I will wait in for the delivery to arrive.
- wait something out
to remain patient until an undesirable situation comes to an end
• We decided to wait the storm out at home.
- wait behind
to remain in a location after everyone else has departed
• All the students left the classroom, but only Maria chose to wait behind for further instructions from the teacher.
- wait around
to remain in one place without any activity, anticipating someone's arrival or another event.
• He was waiting around for his friend, having been there for nearly an hour.
- wait up
to stay awake during the night, anticipating someone's return
• I'll wait up until your flight lands.
- wait on something
to refrain from acting or making a decision until the outcome of a particular activity is known
• We decided to wait on any comments until the meeting's decision is made.
- wait for someone/something
to anticipate the arrival of someone or something and be ready to address them or it
• We need to wait for some key participants before the meeting starts.
- wait for someone
When something is awaiting you, it means it has been set aside or made ready for your collection, use, enjoyment, or attention upon your arrival.
• Whenever I arrive at the library, my books are always waiting for me.
- wait something for someone
to postpone serving a meal until an individual arrives
• We decided to wait dinner for John.
- wait on someone/something
to provide food and beverage services, particularly to patrons in a dining establishment
• She works in a restaurant, where she is responsible for waiting on customers.
- wait on someone
to carry out all tasks for someone, ensuring they need not handle any responsibilities themselves
• In the restaurant, the waiter will wait on the guests, ensuring they do not have to handle any tasks themselves.