Expression Cards
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idiom
wait and see
耐心等待事情变得明朗
Meaning
to be patient until something becomes clear
Example
Let’s **wait and see** what happens next.
phrasal-verb
wait around
在等某件事时待在某个地方什么都不做
Meaning
to stay somewhere doing nothing while waiting for something
Example
I had to **wait around** for hours before the meeting started.
phrasal-verb
wait for
期待或预期订单的交付
Meaning
to expect or anticipate the delivery of an order
Example
I can’t **wait for** my new shoes to arrive.
idiom
Wait for the dust to settle
等到情况变得清晰或平静。
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
idiom
wait in the wings
随时准备接管或在需要时介入
Meaning
to be ready to take over or step in when needed
Example
The assistant manager was **waiting in the wings** for a promotion.
phrasal-verb
wait on
在采取行动之前等待某事发生；依赖于
Meaning
to wait for something to happen before acting; to depend on
Example
We’re **waiting on** the results before making a decision.
phrasal-verb
wait out
等到某个不愉快的事情结束
Meaning
to wait until something unpleasant ends
Example
We decided to **wait out** the storm at the café.
phrasal-verb
wait up
等到某人到达之前保持清醒
Meaning
to stay awake until someone arrives
Example
Don’t **wait up** for me, I might be late tonight.
phrasal-verb
wait your turn
耐心等待，不打扰他人
Meaning
to be patient and not interrupt others
Example
Children should learn to **wait their turn** while playing.
phrasal-verb
wake early
早晨早起; 提前开始一天
Meaning
to get up early in the morning; to start the day early
Example
I try to **wake early** every morning to enjoy the quiet and plan my day.
phrasal-verb
wake up
醒来
Meaning
to stop sleeping and become awake
Example
I usually **wake up** at 6 a.m. to start my day.
phrasal-verb
wake up politically
意识到政治问题并开始关心它们
Meaning
to become aware of political issues and start caring about them
Example
Many young people are beginning to **wake up politically**.
idiom
wake up to
意识到某个重要的事情
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
idiom
walk a fine line
在两个艰难的选择或对立的方面之间保持平衡
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
idiom
walk a tightrope
处于需要小心平衡的困难境地
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
phrasal-verb
walk along
沿着某物走一段距离
Meaning
to move on foot beside something for some distance
Example
**Walk along** the river until you reach the bridge.
phrasal-verb
walk away
平静地离开某个情况或地方; 走路离开
Meaning
to leave a situation or place calmly; to move away by walking
Example
She **walked away** without saying a word.
phrasal-verb
walk away from
离开一段关系或情况，而不是面对它
Meaning
to leave a relationship or situation instead of confronting it
Example
Sometimes it’s better to **walk away from** toxic friendships.
idiom
walk on air
感到非常高兴
Meaning
to feel very happy
Example
She was **walking on air** after hearing his message.
idiom
walk on eggshells
非常小心地说或做，以避免冒犯某人
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
idiom
walk tall
自信而骄傲地表现
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
idiom
walk with confidence
以展现对自己能力的信心的方式移动或行动
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
idiom
walking on air
感到非常高兴和激动
Meaning
to feel very happy and excited
Example
After winning the match, he was **walking on air**.
idiom
walking on eggshells
小心翼翼地避免惹恼某人
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.