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"
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。
