wait

美音音标: [weɪt] wait
英音音标: [weɪt] result.0.expl|add:"

同义
delay hold postponement wait time lag
词性
n
解释
time during which some action is awaited
示例
instant replay caused too long a delay|he ordered a hold in the action

同义
wait waiting
词性
n
解释
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
示例
the wait was an ordeal for him

同义
wait
词性
v
解释
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
示例
I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets

同义
hold back hold off wait
词性
v
解释
wait before acting
示例
the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment

同义
expect look wait await
词性
v
解释
look forward to the probable occurrence of
示例
We were expecting a visit from our relatives|She is looking to a promotion|he is waiting to be drafted

同义
wait waitress
词性
v
解释
serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant
示例
I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's