He was content to bide his time patiently, waiting for the opportunity to approach her.

他情愿耐心守候，以等到接近她的时机。

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We are very happy with Julio Cesar and Francesco Toldo, who unfortunately must bide his time on the bench.

我们对拥有门将朱里奥·塞萨尔感到满意，同时我们在板凳上还坐着托尔多这样的球员。

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Ryo admits he is happy to bide his time for a first-team opportunity while he adjusts to a "totally different level".

宫市亮表示当他调整到一个“截然不同”的水准时，他会乐意去等待自己进入一线队的机会。

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Or he can bide his time in the hope of seeing DPJ anguish worsen.

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This understanding has helped him patiently bide his time while the opportunity to change the world (again) mounts.

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The King-in-waiting may well bide his time - and it could be a long time - involved in land management and charitable work.

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