a·wait/ə`wet; əˈweɪt/ v [T] formal 【正式】 1 to wait for something 等候〔某事物〕: Briggs is awaiting trial for murder. 布里格斯因谋杀罪正在候审。 2 if a situation or event awaits someone, it is going to happen to them 〔情况、事件〕将发生在…; 为〔某人〕备妥; 期待: A warm welcome awaits you. 你将受到热烈的欢迎。