to wait; to wait for

děng dài

d+ěng·3rd toned+ài·4th tone

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Frank was waiting with pleasure for the date in the evening.

法兰克高兴地等待着他晚上的约会。

Everything comes to those who wait.

成功属于耐心等待的人。

The dog waited day after day for its master's return.

那隻狗日复一日地等待着主人的归来。

She can wait till the cows come home but he'll never come back.

她可以无止盡的等待, 但是他将永远不会回来。

All you have to do is to wait.

所有您要做的，就是等待。

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