in the wings

• 已准备就绪的； 就在眼前的； 离开视线的

in the wings的用法和样例：

例句

1. One part is already in possession of those who are ready for it.
   其中一部分，是那些一切就绪的人身上原已具备的。
2. The soldier feared imminent death.
   那个士兵害怕逼在眼前的死亡。
3. In the present rookery there were odd things.
   就在眼前这座破房子里稀奇古怪的东西可多了。

词汇搭配

• wait in the wings 时刻准备着