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wane
[weɪn] verb intransitive
■to become weaker in strength or influence 衰减；减弱•By the late seventies the band's popularity was beginning to wane.上世纪70年代末，这支乐队的人气开始下滑。 ■formal
■The moon wanes when it gradually appears less and less round, after the full moon. （月亮）开始形成残月，亏缺 Compare wax
[weɪn] noun
on the wane
■(of power, popularity, etc.) becoming less strong （权力、人气等）衰落，减弱•There are signs that support for the party is on the wane.有迹象表明该党的支持率正日益下降。 |