| 单词 | wait |
| 释义 | wait v. & n. --v 1. intr. a defer action or departure for a specified time or until some expected event occurs (wait a minute; wait till I come; wait for a fine day). b be expectant or on the watch (waited to see what would happen). c (foll. by for) refrain from going so fast that (a person) is left behind (wait for me!). 2. tr. await (an opportunity, one's turn, etc.). 3. tr. defer (a meal etc.) until a person's arrival. 4. intr. (usu. as waiting n.) park a vehicle for a short time at the side of a road etc. (no waiting). 5. intr. a (in full wait at or US on table) act as a waiter or as a servant with similar functions. b act as an attendant. 6. intr. (foll. by on, upon) a await the convenience of. b serve as an attendant to. c pay a respectful visit to. --n 1. a period of waiting (had a long wait for the train). 2. (usu. foll. by for) watching for an enemy; ambush (lie in wait; lay wait). 3. (in pl.) Brit. a archaic street singers of Christmas carols. b hist. official bands of musicians maintained by a city or town. Phrases and idioms cannot wait 1 is impatient. 2. needs to be dealt with immediately. can wait need not be dealt with immediately. wait-a-bit a plant with hooked thorns etc. that catch the clothing. wait and see await the progress of events. wait for it! colloq. 1. do not begin before the proper moment. 2. used to create an interval of suspense before saying something unexpected or amusing. wait on Austral., NZ, & N.Engl. be patient, wait. wait up (often foll. by for) not go to bed until a person arrives or an event happens. you wait! used to imply a threat, warning, or promise. Etymology: ME f. ONF waitier f. Gmc, rel. to WAKE(1) |
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