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wane

/weɪn/

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noun

衰退，减弱。

A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.

Examples :

"The wane in his enthusiasm for soccer was noticeable after he didn't score in the final game. "

决赛失利后，他对足球的热情明显衰退了。

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noun

月亏，月蚀

The lunar phase during which the sun seems to illuminate less of the moon as its sunlit area becomes progressively smaller as visible from Earth.

Examples :

"The wane of the moon after its full glory means darker evenings are coming sooner each night. "

满月过后，月亮的月亏意味着夜晚会越来越早地变得黑暗。

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noun

末尾，衰退期。

The end of a period.

Examples :

"The wane of summer meant it was time to go back to school. "

夏天的末尾意味着该回去上学了。

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noun

缺棱，树皮边。

A rounded corner caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.

Examples :

"The antique desk had a noticeable wane on the top corner, revealing the reddish-brown bark underneath. "

这件古董书桌的顶角有个明显的缺棱，露出了底下的红褐色树皮边。

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verb

衰退，减弱。

To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.

Examples :

"The summer sun began to wane as autumn approached, bringing shorter days and cooler temperatures. "

随着秋天的临近，夏日的阳光开始逐渐衰退，白昼变短，气温也随之降低。

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verb

减弱, 衰退。

Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.

Examples :

"The sunlight began to wane as evening approached. "

随着傍晚的临近，阳光开始减弱。

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verb

月亏，渐亏，亏缺。

Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.

Examples :

"The moon waned, becoming a thin crescent in the night sky. "

月亮渐亏，在夜空中变成了一弯细细的月牙。

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verb

衰退，消退。

Said of a time period that comes to an end.

Examples :

"As summer began to wane, we knew school would start again soon. "

夏天开始衰退，我们就知道快要开学了。

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verb

衰退，减少。

To decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface.

Examples :

"The number of students attending the after-school club is waning. "

参加课后俱乐部的学生人数正在逐渐减少。

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verb

减少, 衰减

To cause to decrease.

Examples :

"The loud music began to wane as the party ended and people went home. "

随着派对结束，人们陆续回家，喧闹的音乐声也逐渐减弱下来。

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noun

小孩子, 孩童

Examples :

"The wane needs his mother's help to tie his shoes. "

那个小孩子需要妈妈帮忙系鞋带。

age family human person

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衰落，减少

A house or dwelling.

Examples :

"The old wane at the end of the street needed repairs. "

街尾那栋老旧衰败的房子需要修缮了。

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