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源自古英语 'bīdan',意为'等待'或'停留',与古高地德语 'bītan' 和古诺尔斯语 'bíða' 同源。
❶ 耐心等待或停留,通常指在某个地方或状态下等待合适的时机或事情发生。
“He decided to bide his time until the right opportunity came.”
(他决定耐心等待,直到合适的时机到来。)
“She bided in the small town, hoping for a change in her luck.”
(她在这个小镇上等待,希望运气能有所改变。)
bide one's time — 耐心等待最佳时机,通常指在行动前谨慎等待合适的时刻。
“She bided her time before making her move in the negotiation.”
(她在谈判中耐心等待,直到合适的时机才采取行动。)