单词 | wane |
释义 | 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。 |
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