waiting period

例句：

1. 1. The company has been in a holding pattern since the new CEO took office.
   自从新CEO上任以来，公司一直处于停滞状态。
2. 2. During the waiting period, we were given a tour of the facility.
   在等待期间，我们被允许参观工厂。
3. 3.The patient waited for over an hour before being seen by the doctor.
   病人等了超过一个小时才被医生看诊。