lying in wait
/ˈlaɪɪŋ ɪn weɪt/翻译: 隐蔽地等待，准备伏击、袭击或趁人不备抓住某人某物。也指暗中伺机行动。
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/ˈlaɪɪŋ ɪn weɪt/
Оставаться скрытым, готовясь к засаде, нападению или поимке кого-либо или чего-либо врасплох.
Permanecer oculto o al acecho, preparándose para atacar, emboscar o capturar a alguien o algo por sorpresa.
Rester caché en se préparant à surprendre quelqu'un ou quelque chose, généralement pour une attaque, une embuscade ou une capture.
Versteckt und wartend bleiben, um jemanden oder etwas zu überraschen, anzugreifen oder zu fangen; auf jemanden oder etwas lauern.
Permanecer escondido e à espera, preparando-se para emboscar, atacar ou surpreender alguém ou algo.
隐蔽地等待，准备伏击、袭击或趁人不备抓住某人某物。也指暗中伺机行动。
البقاء مخفيًا أو متربصًا استعدادًا لنصب كمين أو شن هجوم أو مفاجأة شخص أو شيء ما.
To remain hidden while preparing to ambush, attack, or catch someone or something by surprise.
Hiding to ambushB2formal
To hide and wait for someone or something in order to attack, catch, or surprise them.
ЗасадаEstar al acechoêtre en embuscadeIm Hinterhalt liegenTocaia埋伏الكمين- The predator was lying in wait for its prey.
- The police found the suspect lying in wait behind the building.
- He was lying in wait to surprise his friend on their birthday.
Imminent danger or problemC1formal
Used figuratively to describe a hidden danger or problem that is about to occur.
Подстерегающая опасностьAcecho (peligro oculto)embuscadeLauernde GefahrPerigo à espreita潜伏的危险خطر يتربص- Unknown challenges were lying in wait for the new manager.
- Financial trouble was lying in wait for the company.
- Dangers lie in wait for those who ignore safety rules.