awaits

1. ~ sb/sth to wait for sb/sth
   He is in custody awaiting trial.
   他正被拘留候审。

Her latest novel is eagerly awaited.
人们正急切地期待着她的最新小说。

2. ~ sb to be going to happen to sb
   A warm welcome awaits all our guests.
   我们的客人都将受到热烈欢迎。