"bides" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 等待 (动词)

Definition

'Bides' 是 'bide' 的第三人称单数形式，意思是耐心等待合适的时机去做某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Bide' 较为正式，常见于文学作品或短语 'bide one's time'（耐心等待时机）。日常口语中很少用。

Examples

She bides her time before speaking in meetings.

她在会议上发言前都会**等待**合适时机。

He bides in the background, watching everything.

他在幕后**等待**，观察着一切。

The cat bides its time before jumping.

猫在跳跃前**耐心等待**时机。

He just bides his time until the perfect opportunity comes along.

他只是**耐心等待**最合适的机会出现。

While others rush, she bides and plans carefully.

别人都在着急时，她却在**等待**并仔细计划。

Sometimes, a wise person bides rather than acting too soon.

有时候，聪明的人会选择**等待**而不是太早行动。