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wave

UK/weiv/US
NGSL 2kIELTSA2

Definitions

v.

To move back and forth; to move one's hand as a greeting or signal.

挥动;挥手示意

n.

A moving ridge on the surface of water; a sudden increase or surge of something; a gesture of waving the hand.

波浪;浪潮;挥手

Root Breakdown

Native English
waveother
=wave

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Ocean waves are driven by wind and weather patterns.

  • 2.

    She waved at her friend from across the street.

  • 3.

    A wave of panic swept through the crowd.

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