be waiting in the wings to be ready to do something if it is necessary or if a suitable time comes正时刻准备着,伺机而动:•Other firms are waiting in the wings, ready to step in and make an offer should the current deal fall through.其他公司都在伺机而动,一旦目前的这笔交易谈不成,他们随时准备插进来报盘。 |