wait for a moment

基本解释

Do you mind waiting for a moment?
你愿意等一下吗?。
I'll check it with the department concerned. Would you mind waiting for a moment?
我去跟相关部门核对一下，您介意等会儿吗？
Gangway watchman: Not exactly. Would you mind waiting for a moment? I'll call the OOW. Maybe, he can issue a temporary pass to you.
舷梯值班：不完全是。您不介意稍等片刻吧？我去叫值班驾驶员。或许，他会发给您临时通行证。
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