Definitions
v. To let time pass until something happens or someone arrives.
等待；等候
v. To be left until a later time.
暂缓；推迟
n. A period spent expecting something to happen.
等待；等候时间
Example
Please wait here while I find my keys.
请在这里等一下，我去找钥匙。
Patients in rural areas often wait longer for specialist treatment because local medical services are limited.
由于当地医疗服务有限，农村地区的患者往往需要等待更久才能接受专科治疗。
Collocations
- wait for someone
- wait patiently
- a long wait
- wait and see
Word family
- waiting (n.)
Usage tip
等人用wait for someone；等着做用wait to do。
FAQ
- What does wait mean?
- To let time pass until something happens or someone arrives. To be left until a later time. A period spent expecting something to happen.
- How is wait pronounced?
- UK /weɪt/, US /weɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
