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(idiom) unable to hold oneself back; eager to do sth without delay

迫不及待
pò bù jí dài
p+ò·4th toneb+ù·4th tonej+í·2nd toned+ài·4th tone
IdiomHSK 7-9
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Examples3 available
He couldn't wait to try out his new surfboard.
他迫不及待地想试一下他的新冲浪板。
The moment she was alone, she opened the letter.
等到周围只有她一个人的时候，她迫不及待地打开了那封信。
I congratulate him, I congratulate Governor Palin for all that they've achieved. And I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.
我向他道賀；也向裴林州长道賀，为他们所成就的一切。我迫不及待想和他们攜手合作，在未来數月更新这个国家的許諾。
Synonyms
Synonyms
to brook no delay · to demand immediate action刻不容缓kè bù róng huǎn(idiom) impatient; eager to (do sth); unable to wait any longer急不可待jí bù kě dàito worry; to feel anxious · to feel a sense of urgency; to be in a hurry · Taiwan pr. zhāojí着急zháo jíurgent · emergency紧急jǐn jí(idiom) burning with anxiety; extremely anxious or impatient心急如焚xīn jí rú fénmost urgent · posthaste · express十万火急shí wàn huǒ jí
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