While we waited the taxi's meter kept ticking away.

我们等候时，出租汽车的计程器一直在滴答滴答地走着。

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We amused ourselves with the cat while we waited.

我们在等待时以逗猫为乐。

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It was became very hot while we waited on the roof.

当我们在屋顶上等候的时候，周围变得非常的热。

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While we waited, we had a look at Shelly's racing wheelchair.

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While we waited, the stories began to circulate about more and more people, just private citizens, being allowed to travel abroad to visit their relatives and friends.

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We used to run to the video store on Friday night, grab a new release for the family and catch up with neighbors while we waited in line.

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