Meaning
意思： “I can't wait to/for” 的字面意思是“我等不及了”，但更准确地说，它表达了一种积极、期待的心情。
用法： 当你用“I can't wait to”时，后面通常接动词原形，比如“I can't wait to see you”（我迫不及待想见你）。而“I can't wait for”后面则接名词或动名词，比如“I can't wait for the weekend”（我迫不及待地等着周末到来）。
这种表达经常被用来分享自己对某事的激动之情，无论是对即将到来的假期、见到某个人，还是参加某个活动。
Today's Sentences
- I can't wait to see you.
- I can't wait to see my family.
- I can't wait for this week to be over.
- I can't wait for the new album to come out.
- I can't wait for my birthday.
- Writer's Note
01
I can't wait to see you.
Situation 1
I can’t wait to see you.
Me too!
I’ve been counting down the days.
我一直在倒数日子。
I have a few extra bags with me.
Don’t worry,
I’ll drive our SUV to the airport.
我会开我们的SUV去机场。
Situation 2
I’m just outside your office.
Really?
I can’t wait to see you.
Me too. I’ll be out in a second.
02
I can't wait to see my family.
Situation 1
I can’t wait to see my family.
You must be so excited.
It’s been a few years since I saw them.
You must get homesick from time to time.
Situation 2
I can’t wait to see my family.
They’ll be glad you weren’t hurt too bad.
Do they know I was in a car accident?
They do and they’re on their way to the hospital.
03
I can't wait for this week to be over.
Situation 1
It’s been such a long week.
I can’t wait for this week to be over.
Are you doing anything this weekend?
Honestly,
I’m just gonna sleep off the stress.
我只是想通过睡觉来缓解压力。
Situation 2
I can’t wait for this week to be over.
Why?
All this wedding planning is so stressful.
I heard that it can get quite overwhelming.
04
I can't wait for the new album to come out.
Situation
I can’t wait for the new album to come out.
Is it today?
Yes! I’ve been waiting a whole year!
You must be excited.
05
I can't wait for my birthday.
Situation 1
I can’t wait for my birthday.
Really? I stopped counting mine.
It’s the one day of the year my family does nice things for me.
I can see why you’re looking forward to your special day.
Situation 2
I’ve been wanting these new shoes.
What kind of shoes?
These cool new retro sneakers.
I can’t wait for my birthday!
我迫不及待地想过我的生日了！
Since you work, why don’t you buy your own shoes?
Writer’s Note
The phrase "I can’t wait to" or "I can’t wait for" is a common and enthusiastic way to express excitement or eagerness about something in the future.
- Key Points for "I can’t wait to / for"
👉 Used to express strong excitement or impatience for a future event.
👉 Similar in meaning to: "I’m really looking forward to" but often more emotional or casual.
Examples:
👉 I can’t wait to see the movie!
👉 I can’t wait for the weekend! - Structure:
"I can’t wait to" + base verb
👉 I can’t wait to travel again.
👉 I can’t wait to meet your family.
"I can’t wait for" + noun / noun phrase
👉 I can’t wait for summer vacation.
👉 I can’t wait for the concert tonight.
👉 用于表达对未来事件的强烈兴奋或急切心情。
👉 意思类似于：“I’m really looking forward to”，但通常更情绪化或随意。
例子：
👉 I can’t wait to see the movie!
👉 I can’t wait for the weekend!
“I can’t wait to” + 动词原形
👉 我迫不及待想要再次旅行。
👉 我迫不及待想见你的家人。
“I can’t wait for” + 名词/名词短语
👉 我迫不及待地期待暑假。
👉 我迫不及待地期待今晚的音乐会。
Have any of these situations happened to you? I think there were more times when I couldn’t wait for something to happen when I was younger. But as I grew older, and maybe wiser, there was less to look forward to? But I’m trying to change how I think and accept what I cannot change and be grateful for all that comes my way. In turn, I have noticed that I am more excited about the little joys that life throws at me. Let me know if you feel the same. What kinds of events or things excite you that you can’t wait for them to happen? Leave a comment below!
