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单词 in waiting
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in waiting


wait·ing

W0010400 (wā′tĭng)n.1. The act of remaining inactive or stationary.2. A period of time spent waiting.Idiom: in waiting In attendance, especially at a royal court.

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in waiting

In attendance or accompaniment, especially as upon a royal or noble personage. The Duke sent one of his servants in waiting to admit his guests into the banquet hall.See also: waiting

in waiting

In attendance, especially on a royal personage. For example, The prelates who were in waiting asked him to take the last rites. This usage has become less common with the diminution of royalty and royal courts but still survives. [Late 1600s] See also: waiting

in waiting

In attendance, especially at a royal court.See also: waiting
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