"wait in the wings" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 在幕後等待
• 隨時準備

Definition

隨時準備在機會來臨時接手或參與，通常指某人已經準備好但暫未採取行動。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多見於商業、政治及表演領域。表示某人有耐心並做好準備。一詞只形容人，不用於物品。來自戲劇術語，是比喻語，不要按字面意思理解為“等待”。

Examples

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

經理退休後，簡一直**在幕後等待**接手工作。

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

許多年輕領導人**在幕後等待**領導的機會。

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

她**在幕後等待**，直到團隊需要她的幫忙。

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

別擔心，總有人**在幕後等待**取代你的位子。

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

他喜歡**在幕後等待**，讓別人先犯錯再行動。

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

這麼多有才華的人**在幕後等待**，競爭非常激烈！