wait around

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wait around (waiting,waited,waits)

• 1. PHRASAL VERB If you wait around, you stay in the same place, usually doing very little, because you cannot act before something happens or before someone arrives. (无所事事地) 等待

  The attacker may have been waiting around for an opportunity to strike. 袭击者可能一直在等待着一个下手的机会。

  I waited around to speak to the doctor. 我一直等着去和医生谈话。

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