lie in wait
US /laɪ ɪn weɪt/
UK /laɪ ɪn weɪt/
1.
埋伏, 潜伏, 伺机而动
to hide and wait for someone or something, especially to ambush or surprise them
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The hunter decided to lie in wait for the deer near the watering hole.
猎人决定在水坑附近埋伏鹿。
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Danger could lie in wait around any corner.
危险可能潜伏在任何角落。