"wait in the wings" 怎么发音
expression
WAYT in thuh WINGZ
WAYT in thuh WINGZ
释义
To be ready to take over or get involved when the opportunity comes, often referring to someone staying prepared but not acting yet.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈweɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɪŋz
英式英语
wˈeɪt/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɪŋz
简化发音
美式
WAYT in thuh WINGZ
英式
WAYT in thuh WINGZ
语境中听
After the manager retired, Jane was waiting in the wings to take over.
Many young leaders wait in the wings for a chance to lead.
She was waiting in the wings until the team needed her help.
Don’t worry, there’s always someone waiting in the wings to take your spot.