wane
UK/wein/US
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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 Englishwaneother
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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.