(idiom) unable to hold oneself back; eager to do sth without delay

迫不及待

pò bù jí dài

p+ò·4th toneb+ù·4th tonej+í·2nd toned+ài·4th tone

IdiomHSK 7-9

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The moment she was alone, she opened the letter.

等到周围只有她一个人的时候，她迫不及待地打开了那封信。

He couldn't wait to try out his new surfboard.

他迫不及待地想试一下他的新冲浪板。

I congratulate him, I congratulate Governor Palin for all that they've achieved. And I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.

我向他道賀；也向裴林州长道賀，为他们所成就的一切。我迫不及待想和他们攜手合作，在未来數月更新这个国家的許諾。

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(idiom) unable to hold oneself back; eager to do sth without delay

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