Wane



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解释

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• v.减少, 衰微
• ［英］ v.减少, 衰微 ( to decrease in size, extent, or degree; dwindle)
• ［例］ The moon wanes after it has become full.

Webster Collegiate

I. intransitive verb (waned; waning)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wanian; akin to Old High German wanōn to wane, Old English wan wanting, deficient, Latin vanus empty, vain
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. to decrease in size, extent, or degree ; dwindle: as
  • a. to diminish in phase or intensity — used chiefly of the moon, other satellites, and inferior planets
  • b. to become less brilliant or powerful ; dim
  • c. to flow out ; ebb
• 2. to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence
• Synonyms: see abate

II. noun

• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. the act or process of waning <strength on the wane>
  • b. a period or time of waning; specifically the period from the full moon to the new moon
• 2. \［Middle English, defect, from Old English wana; akin to Old English wan deficient\］ a defect in lumber characterized by bark or a lack of wood at a corner or edge

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