wait for

等待, 等候
- I've been waiting for the bus for half an hour.
  
  我等车已等了半个小时了。
- He always has to be waited for.
  
  他老是要人等他。
- The shepherd boy waited for his sheep to drink.
  
  牧童等羊喝水。
- He is waiting for something good to turn up.
  
  他正期待着情况好转。
观望形势后再作决定, 见风使舵
- She waited for the cat to jump before she made up her mind.
  
  她观望了形势以后才作出决定。
〈非正〉推迟(用餐)直到(某人)到达
- Don't wait dinner for me; I may be late.
  
  不要等我吃晚饭, 我可能会晚点回来。
〈非正〉注意; 当心; 等一等
- Ready, aim, wait for it!Fire!
  
  准备, 瞄准目标, 注意!开火!
- Victory will never come if we only wait for it.
  
  如果我们光是等待, 胜利永远不会到来。

网络词典

英 weɪt fɔːr 美 weɪt fɔːr

动词短语中文翻译：等待

同义词： ['expect', 'await', 'look forward to']

1.I'm waiting for the bus toarrive.

我正在等公共汽车。
2. She waitedpatiently for her friend to arrive.

她耐心地等待着朋友的到来。
3. Weall look forward to theday when we can travel togetheragain.

我们都期待着我们能再次一起旅行的那一天。