Definitions
n. A line of people or vehicles waiting for something.
等候的队伍
v. To wait in a line for your turn.
排队等候
Example
We joined the queue outside the bakery this morning.
今天早上我们加入了面包店外的队伍。
Improved ticketing systems can reduce the time passengers spend waiting in a queue at busy stations.
改进售票系统可以减少乘客在繁忙车站排队等候的时间。
Collocations
- join the queue
- queue for tickets
- jump the queue
- a long queue
Word family
- queuing (n.)
Synonyms
- line
Usage tip
英式常用queue，美式常用line；queue for后接所等之物。
FAQ
- What does queue mean?
- A line of people or vehicles waiting for something. To wait in a line for your turn.
- How is queue pronounced?
- UK /kjuː/, US /kjuː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
