vanishing
UK/'vænɪʃ/US/'væniʃiŋ/
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Definitions
adj.
Disappearing; becoming smaller until gone
正在消失的；渐趋消失的
n.
The act of disappearing
消失
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvanishempty
+
-ingsomewhat, resembling
=vanishing
vanish + -ing = currently disappearing. Most common in the fixed phrases "a vanishing point" and "a vanishing breed." See vanish for the "become empty" origin.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Skilled watchmakers are a vanishing breed.
- 2.
In the painting, all lines meet at the vanishing point.