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服务, 照顾
to provide service, mainly in a restaurant, cafe, bar, etc.
- The personal assistant tirelessly waited on the executive, managing their schedule and needs.
私人助理不厌其烦地伺候高管，管理他们的日程和需求。
- The nurse kindly waited on the patients, ensuring their comfort.
护士亲切地照料病人，确保他们的舒适。
- The server efficiently waited on the tables during the busy lunch hour.
服务员在繁忙的午餐时间高效地服务了餐桌。
- The hotel staff is committed to waiting upon guests promptly and ensuring a comfortable stay.
酒店员工致力于迅速服务客人并确保舒适的住宿。
- The cafe's reputation is built on its commitment to wait upon guests promptly, creating a welcoming environment.
这家咖啡馆的声誉建立在迅速服务客人的承诺上，营造了一个温馨的环境。
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伺候, 协助
to assist someone, usually by meeting their needs, offering assistance, or responding to their requests
- The caregiver waited on the patient, providing assistance and support.
看护者照料病人，提供帮助和支持。
- The devoted employee waited on the manager, handling administrative duties.
这位忠诚的员工伺候经理，处理行政职责。
- The loyal servant waited on the elderly couple, attending to their needs.
忠诚的仆人伺候着那对老夫妇，照顾他们的需要。
- The housekeeper waited on the residents, ensuring their comfort.
管家伺候居民，确保他们的舒适。
- The butler was always ready to wait upon the needs of the distinguished guests.
管家总是准备好伺候尊贵客人的需求。
3
在决定前等待, 在行动前等待
to wait before deciding or taking action until a specific event or information is available
- The manager decided to wait on announcing the new project until all details were finalized.
经理决定等待所有细节敲定后再宣布新项目。
- The team agreed to wait on making a decision about the budget until they received the financial report.
团队同意在收到财务报告之前暂缓做出关于预算的决定。
- Before choosing a vacation destination, they decided to wait on the weather forecast for that period.
在选择度假目的地之前，他们决定等待那个时期的天气预报。
- The company executives opted to wait on implementing changes until the results of the market research were available.
公司高管选择等待市场调研结果出来后再实施更改。