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等到天黑，他方才回来。

He didn't come back until after dark.

我等她等到黑天，也没见她来。

I waited until after dark, but she didn't show up.

那要等到猴年马月！

I'm afraid we'll be waiting for all eternity!

一直等到他回来为止

wait till he returns

没有等到终席，他推说头疼，起身回家了。

Pleading a headache, he left for home before the dinner party ended.

这项计划还要等到领导裁酌之后才可实施。

This project can be put into practice when the leaders make their decision.

即使等到地老天荒，他也决不放弃。

He will never give up, even if wait for eternity.

好不容易等到河水落槽，抗洪战士们才能睡上个安稳觉了。

Flood-fighters did not have a sound sleep until the river receded.

等到你的孩子弥月的时候，我一定去你家庆祝。

I will visit you to celebrate the completion of his first month of life.

等到大家都说完了各自的观点，末后我才发言。

After people have all expressed their opinions, I spoke at last.

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