awaiting的音标为[əˈweɪtɪŋ],基本翻译为“等待”,速记技巧为:await用wait,ing表状态。
"awaiting"这个词的英文词源可以追溯到拉丁语"ad-/ad-/a-"(表示“向”或“到”)和"we-/wer-"(表示“人”)以及"tenere"(持有,保持)组合而成。它的意思是“等待某人或某物到达”。
变化形式:在词形上,"awaiting"没有明显的变化形式。
相关单词:
1. "await" - 意为“等待”,与"awaiting"同源,只是词形不同。
2. "waiter" - 意为“服务员”,因为服务员在餐厅或酒店中等待客人点餐或服务。
3. "waitress" - 意为“女服务员”,与"waiter"相对,表示女性服务员。
4. "wait" - 意为“等待”,是"awaiting"和"wait"的常用形式。
5. "waitmate" - 意为“等待的人”,指的是在排队或等候室中等待的人。
6. "waitline" - 意为“等待队列”,指的是排队等候的人或物品的顺序。
7. "wait-and-see" - 意为“等待观望”,表示在做出决定之前先观察和等待。
8. "awaiting-room" - 意为“等候室”,指的是等待某人或某事的地方。
9. "awaiting-notice" - 意为“等待通知”,指的是等待某个消息或通知的到来。
10. "awaiting-payment" - 意为“等待付款”,指的是等待支付款项的情况。
常用短语:
1. awaiting reply 等待回复
2. awaiting action 等待行动
3. awaiting confirmation 等待确认
4. awaiting delivery 等待交货
5. awaiting results 等待结果
6. awaiting response 等待回应
7. awaiting verification 等待核实
例句:
1. We are awaiting reply from the supplier about the order.
2. The patient is awaiting action after suffering a stroke.
3. The bank is awaiting confirmation from the client about the payment.
4. The goods are awaiting delivery at the warehouse.
5. The results of the election are yet to be awaited.
6. The teacher is awaiting response from the student about the homework.
7. The verification of the account is awaiting completion.
英文小作文:
Title: Waiting for a Miracle
I am waiting for a miracle in my life. It could be something as simple as a better job, a chance to travel, or even a chance to meet that special someone. Whatever it is, I am hopeful and optimistic that it will happen soon. However, I am also realistic and know that it may not happen overnight. So, I am patiently waiting, hoping and praying for the best. I believe that with time and persistence, the miracle will come. After all, life is full of surprises and miracles happen to those who wait and hope with faith and courage.