wait
wait
Meaning of wait
stay until something happens
停留，直到某事发生
Pronunciation
wait with Chinese translation
wait usage examples
Please wait at the door.
请在门口等待。
We're waiting to board at the gate.
我们在登机口等待登机。
wait synonyms
What's the difference between wait, hold on, hang on, await, stay, hang around, and stand by
informal 'wait', often on the phone
ENHold on a sec — I'll check the price for you.
informal 'wait', especially British
ENHang on — I didn't hear that. Can you repeat?
formal, takes a direct object without for
ENWe await the committee's decision.
Advanced: broader words
ENStay here until the taxi arrives.
informal: wait around with nothing to do
ENWe hung around the terminal until our flight was called.
be ready and wait for instructions
ENThe staff are standing by to assist passengers.
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Questions about this word
What does wait mean?
stay until something happens
How do you pronounce wait?
wait is pronounced /weɪt/.
How is wait used in a sentence?
请在门口等待。 Translation: Please wait at the door.
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