"bides" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 等待 (動詞)

Definition

'Bides' 是 'bide' 的第三人稱單數形式，意思是耐心等待合適的時機去做某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'Bide' 較為正式，多用於文學或 'bide one's time' 這個短語（耐心等待時機）。日常對話中極少用。

Examples

She bides her time before speaking in meetings.

她在會議上發言前都會**等待**合適時機。

He bides in the background, watching everything.

他在幕後**等待**，觀察著一切。

The cat bides its time before jumping.

貓在跳躍前**耐心等待**時機。

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

他只是**耐心等待**最合適的機會出現。

While others rush, she bides and plans carefully.

別人都在著急時，她卻在**等待**並仔細計劃。

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

有時候，聰明的人會選擇**等待**而不是太早行動。