待
treat; entertain; wait; need; intend
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to treat; to handle
formalUsed to describe how one interacts with or regards people/things.
This restaurant treats customers with very warm and thoughtful service.
We should treat everyone with courtesy.
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He has always been serious and responsible towards his work.
The teacher is always very patient with students.
We cannot treat others with double standards.
verb
to entertain; to host guests
neutralSpecifically refers to receiving and entertaining guests or visitors.
I'll be hosting guests at home tomorrow, do you want to come help?
This restaurant is very generous with guests, sending a dessert to each table.
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He entertained us warmly, making us feel right at home.
The host's etiquette for entertaining guests is very meticulous.
We plan to host guests this weekend, and have prepared lots of home-cooked dishes.
verb
to wait; to await
neutralUsed for waiting for an event, result, or person to happen or arrive.
After graduating, he has been unemployed at home, unable to find a suitable job.
The troops are fully deployed and ready to respond to any emergency.
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There are still many issues that need to be improved in this project.
We have waited for two hours, and he still hasn't shown up.
This plan needs further discussion before it can be confirmed.
verb
to need; to be necessary
formalOften used in set phrases like '自不待言' to mean 'goes without saying'.
Needless to say, everyone can see his strength clearly.
Needless to say, this task is very important, and we must complete it seriously.
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Needless to say, this work is difficult, and we all need to work together.
Needless to say, this matter is serious and must be handled immediately.
Needless to say, his professional ability is the best candidate for this project.
verb
to intend; to be about to
literaryUsed to describe an unspoken or half-spoken intention, often in narrative contexts.
He hesitated to speak, as if he had some unspeakable secret.
I was about to step forward to greet him, but was afraid I had mistaken him for someone else.
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She was about to retort, but didn't know what to say.
He was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something important.
I was about to explain when he turned and left.