waiting list noun countable usually singular ■a list of people who have asked for something which is not immediately available but which they will or might be able to receive in the future 等候者名单•The hospital has a 2-year waiting list for minor operations.这家医院的小手术已经排到了两年后。 •I'm afraid the course is full, but I can put you on the waiting list, in case someone else cancels.这门课程已经满额了,但我可以把你列在后补名单里,说不定有人会放弃。 |