"at the ready" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 随时待命
• 准备好

Definition

随时准备使用、行动或立即响应的状态。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常在正式、军事或紧急情况下使用，也可用于日常生活。强调“立即可用”，例如“手机随时待命”。不表示长期或随便的可用状态。

Examples

The firefighter kept his gear at the ready.

消防员的装备总是**随时待命**。

She waited by the phone at the ready for news.

她守在电话旁，**随时待命**接收消息。

The soldiers stood at the ready.

士兵们**随时待命**。

I always keep an extra charger at the ready in my bag.

我包里总有个备用充电器**随时待命**。

We've got snacks at the ready in case people get hungry.

我们准备了小吃**随时待命**，以防有人饿了。

Don’t worry—I have my passport at the ready if we need it.

别担心——我护照**随时待命**，如果需要就能用。