Meaning
語法結構：
- 「I can’t wait to + 動詞原形」：這種結構用來表示期待去做某件事情。例如：「I can’t wait to see you.」（我迫不及待想見你。）
- 「I can’t wait for + 名詞」：這種結構用來表示期待某件事情或事件。例如：「I can’t wait for the weekend.」（我迫不及待想要週末到來。）
使用場景：
這個表達通常用於非正式場合，適合在朋友之間或熟人之間使用，來分享彼此的期待和興奮心情。無論是期待一場旅行、一個聚會，還是某個節日，「I can’t wait to/for」都可以讓人清楚地感受到你的期待之情。
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.
我一直在倒數日子。
I have a few extra bags with me.
Don’t worry,
I’ll drive our SUV to the airport.
我會開我們的SUV去機場。
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.
我只想睡覺來消除壓力。
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!
我等不及要過生日了！
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.
👉 用來表達對未來事件的強烈興奮或無法等待的心情。
👉 意思類似於：「I’m really looking forward to」，但通常更具情感或更隨意。
範例：
👉 I can’t wait to see the movie!
👉 I can’t wait for the weekend!
「I can’t wait to」 + 原形動詞
👉 I can’t wait to travel again.
👉 I can’t wait to meet your family.
「I can’t wait for」 + 名詞 / 名詞片語
👉 I can’t wait for summer vacation.
👉 I can’t wait for the concert tonight.
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!
