"wave down" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 揮手示意停車

Definition

用揮手的方式示意司機或人停下來，通常是為了交談或搭便車。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

通常用於攔下車輛或路人，帶有請求對方停下的意思。比單純「揮手」更具明確目的，多用於口語。

Examples

I tried to wave down a taxi on the busy street.

我試著在繁忙的街道上**揮手示意停車**攔計程車。

She waved down the bus just in time.

她及時**揮手示意停車**攔下了公車。

Can you wave down that car for help?

你能**揮手示意停車**讓那輛車停下來幫忙嗎？

He stood at the curb and waved down a passing cab.

他站在人行道邊，**揮手示意停車**攔了一輛經過的計程車。

It took a few tries to wave down a ride in the rain.

下雨時**揮手示意停車**攔車試了好幾次才成功。

Just stand over there and wave down whoever drives by.

你只要站在那裡，**揮手示意停車**經過的人就好。