Xu Wei Yi Dai means to reserve a position or seat for someone who is expected to arrive or be appointed.
虚位以待指为某人留着职位或位置。
| 成语 | 虚位以待 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 留着位置等待。 |
| 出处 | 明·冯梦龙《东周列国志》：“宁可虚位以待人,不可以人而滥位。” |
| 拼音 | xū wèi yǐ dài |
| 拼音码 | xwyd |
| 用法 | 偏正式；作谓语；指留着位置恭候 |
| 英语 | reserve a seat for somebody |
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