释义 |
waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ /noun [mass noun]1The action of staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time or event: years of waiting...- The inevitable result is that waiting times have grown and now stand at a staggering 53 weeks for a routine MRI scan.
- No forms to fill out, no instant check, no waiting period.
- Blair led the way out of the office and into the larger waiting area.
2The action or occupation of working as a waiter or waitress: [as modifier]: waiting staff...- Its drive began when generous waiting staff donated a week's tips to the cause.
- A special thank you to all the enthusiastic young waiting staff who worked so hard and were a pleasure to work with.
- There was a mix of waiting and bar staff, including Asians and people from the Continent, Australia and New Zealand.
3Official attendance at court. See also lady-in-waiting. |