sit out
phrasal verbsit something out
- to stay in a place and wait for something unpleasant or boring to finish
耐心等到结束；熬到结束 - We sat out the storm in a cafe.
我们坐在一家咖啡馆里，一直等到暴风雨过去。
- We sat out the storm in a cafe.
- to not take part in a dance, game or other activity
坐在一旁（不参加跳舞、游戏等活动） - I think I’ll sit this one out.
我想我会把这件事搁置一旁。
- I think I’ll sit this one out.