waiting
US /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
UK /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
名词
等待, 等候
the action of staying somewhere or delaying an action until a particular time or event
示例:
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There was a long waiting period for the visa.
签证有很长的等待期。
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The doctor's office had a comfortable waiting room.
医生办公室有一个舒适的候诊室。
形容词
等待的, 等候的
remaining in a state of readiness or expectation
示例:
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The children were waiting patiently for their turn.
孩子们耐心地等待着他们的回合。
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There's a waiting list for the popular restaurant.
那家热门餐厅有等候名单。