the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something);
"the wait was an ordeal for him"
Adjective:
being and remaining ready and available for use;
"waiting cars and limousines lined the curb"
"found her mother waiting for them"
"an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests"
"military forces ready and waiting"
waiting的用法和样例:
例句
用作名词 (n.)
He's so impatient that waiting in queues is sheer purgatory for him. 他毫无耐性,对他来说排队等候完全是活受罪。
用作形容词 (adj.)
One advantage is that she can play a waiting game. 她还有一张王牌就是她可以伺机下手,枕戈待旦。
development of a seed
How long have you been waiting? 你已经等候多久了?
Passengers thronged the station waiting for their trains. 乘客们拥挤在火车站上等候乘车。
I was angry with him for keeping me waiting. 我对他很生气,因为他让我等了好久。
With expectant faces, children are waiting for the drama to start. 孩子们眼巴巴地等候话剧开始。