wane

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Definitions

v.

To gradually decrease in size, strength, or importance; (of the moon) to appear progressively smaller

减弱,衰退;(月亮)亏缺

n.

A gradual decline in power, intensity, or size; the phase when the moon appears to shrink

衰退,减弱;月亏

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
waneother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.wane and wax月圆月缺
  • 2.moon wanes月亮减弱

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The moon wanes after each full moon phase.

  • 2.

    His enthusiasm began to wane as the project dragged on.

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