词汇 "wait on" 在中文的含义

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wait on

US /weɪt ɑːn/
UK /weɪt ɒn/
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短语动词

1.

侍候, 服务

to serve someone, especially by bringing them food or drink

示例:
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The staff at the restaurant were quick to wait on us.
餐厅的服务员很快就招待了我们。
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She spent years waiting on tables to pay for her studies.
她花了数年时间在餐馆打工来支付学费。
2.

等待, 等候

to await someone or something

示例:
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We had to wait on the manager to approve the decision.
我们不得不等待经理批准这个决定。
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The whole team is waiting on his recovery before starting the project.
整个团队都在等待他康复,然后才开始项目。