"wait in the wings" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 在幕后等待
• 随时准备

Definition

随时准备在机会来临时接手或参与，通常指某人已经准备好但暂时没有行动。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于商界、政界和表演领域。表示某人有耐心且随时准备接手或参与。主要形容人，不用于事物。源自戏剧术语，是比喻用法，不能直译为实际的“等候”。

Examples

After the manager retired, Jane was waiting in the wings to take over.

经理退休后，简一直**在幕后等待**接替工作。

Many young leaders wait in the wings for a chance to lead.

许多年轻领导人**在幕后等待**获得带头的机会。

She was waiting in the wings until the team needed her help.

她**在幕后等待**，直到团队需要她的帮助。

Don’t worry, there’s always someone waiting in the wings to take your spot.

别担心，总会有人**在幕后等待**取代你的位置。

He likes to wait in the wings and let others make mistakes before stepping in.

他喜欢**在幕后等待**，等别人犯错后再出手。

With so many talented people waiting in the wings, competition is tough!

有这么多有才能的人**在幕后等待**，竞争非常激烈！