wait /weɪt/ ► SEE ALLwait aroundwait behind wait for sb/sthwait in (for sb/sth) wait on sbwait on sb/sth wait on sth wait sth outwait upwait upon sb●ˌwait aˈround (BrE alsoˌwait aˈbout) (for sb/sth)to stay in a place without doing anything, waiting for sth to happen or for sb to arrive(在某处)等待,等候◆I wouldn’t bother waiting around for him. 我不介意留下来等他。◆She didn’t wait about to hear his reply. 她没留下来等他答复。SYNhang around[v + adv]●ˌwait beˈhind (especially BrE) to stay after other people have gone, especially in order to speak to sb privately(尤指为和某人私下交谈)等他人走后留下◆He asked her to wait behind after the meeting. 他要她会议结束后留下来。[v + adv]●ˈwait for sb/sth🔑1.to stay where you are or delay doing sth until sb/sth comes or sth happens等待;等候◆Wait for me! 等等我!◆We’re waiting for the rain to stop before we go out. 我们在等雨停再出去。2.to hope or watch for sth to happen, especially for a long time长久期盼;梦寐以求◆Leeds United had waited for success for eighteen years. 兹联队盼望胜利已经十八年了。◆This is just the opportunity I’ve been waiting for. 这正是我期盼已久的时机。[v + prep]➡ SYNONYMS 同义词辨析wait for sb/sth await sb/sth ◇ expect sb/sth ◇ wait for sb/sth These verbs all mean to stay where you are or not act until sth happens.这些动词都表示等待、等候、期待。 await sb / sth (formal) to wait for sb / sth; to be going to happen to sb等候;等待;即将降临到(某人)身上He is in custody awaiting trial.他被羁押候审。Her latest novel is eagerly awaited.她最新的小说很受期待。A warm welcome awaits all our guests.我们所有的客人都将受到热烈欢迎。 expect sb / sth to be waiting for sb / sth to arrive, as this has been arranged; to think or believe that sth will happen or that sb will do sth期待;预期;期盼to expect a visit / call / letter from sb期待某人来访/来电/来信Are you expecting visitors?你在等客人吗?We are expecting a rise in food prices this month.我们预计这个月食品价格会上涨。 wait for sb / sth to stay where you are or delay doing sth until sb / sth comes or sth happens等待;等候Are you waiting for a bus?你在等公共汽车吗? WHICH WORD? Await sb / sth is more formal than wait for sb / sth, and is generally used for events, news, etc. rather than an actual person or thing. * await sb / sth 比 wait for sb / sth 更正式,一般用于指事件、消息等,而非确指人或事物。 PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONSto wait for a bus / taxito wait for / await sth anxiously / patientlyto wait for / await the outcome / result of sthto confidently / fully expect sth●ˌwait ˈin (for sb/sth) (BrE) to stay at home because you are expecting sb to arrive or telephone在家等候(人或电话)◆I’ve got to wait in for the TV repair man. 我必须在家等维修电视的人来。◆She waited in all day in case he called. 她一整天都守在家里,因为他可能打电话来。[v + adv]●ˈwait on sb1. ( ˈwait on sthespecially NAmE) to bring food and drink to people at a table, usually in a restaurant(通常指在餐馆)服务,招待进餐◆My daughter will wait on us this evening! 今天的晚饭我女儿将为我们端菜上饭!◆When I started, I didn’t know anything about waiting on tables. 刚开始时,我根本不知道如何招待客人进餐。◆We were waited on by a very polite young man. 我们是由一位彬彬有礼的小伙子接待的。2. ( ˈwait upon sbmore formal) to bring sb everything they want or need伺候;服侍◆She spoiled the children, always waiting on them hand and foot(= doing everything for them, like a servant). 她太娇惯孩子,总是像用人一样为他们打点一切。3. (NAmE) to serve customers in a shop/store接待,招呼(商店里的顾客)◆Is anybody waiting on you? 有人在为你服务吗?◆There is no one in the furniture department to wait on me. 家具部没人接待我。[v + prep]●ˈwait on sb/sth (informal, especially NAmE, ScotE) to wait until sb arrives or until sth is available等待;等到◆Judd was late and she was sick of waiting on him. 贾德迟到了,她讨厌一直等着他。◆I’m still waiting on the result of the blood test. 我还在等验血结果。◆She was waiting on my decision. 她等着我拿主意。NOTEIn British English, wait for sb/sth is usually used.英国英语通常用 wait for sb/sth。[v + prep]●ˈwait on sth (especially NAmE, ScotE) ➡wait on sb (1)●ˌwait sth ˈoutto stay in a place until sth difficult or unpleasant has passed or finished等待(困难或令人不快的事)结束;挨过(难关)◆We sheltered in a doorway to wait out the storm. 我们躲在门口等候暴风雨过去。◆It was difficult to wait out the hours until I could phone her to hear the news. 我能给她打电话听取消息之前的那几个小时真难熬。◆Their strategy has always been to wait the recession out. 他们的策略一直是等着经济衰退结束。[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv]●ˌwait ˈup1.(for sb)to not go to bed until sb comes home or arrives等着不睡;熬夜等待◆Don’t wait up (for me), I may be late. 不要熬夜等我,我可能要晚回来。SYNstay up2. (NAmE, informal) used to tell sb to wait for you(用于表示请求)等一下,等等◆Wait up! I’ll be right there. 等一等!我马上就过去。◆Hey you guys, wait up! 喂,伙计们,先别走!SYNhang on, hold on[v + adv]●ˈwait upon sb➡wait on sb (2)