waxing

• Описывает что-то, что увеличивается в размере, силе или интенсивности; часто используется в контексте фаз луны или образного роста.

Describes something that is increasing in size, strength, or intensity; often used in the context of the moon's phases or figurative growth.

1. Increasing in size or brightnessB2formal

   Describing the phase of the moon when its visible illuminated area is growing larger.

   Растущий

   • The waxing moon appeared as a thin crescent in the evening sky.
   • During the waxing phase, the moon becomes brighter each night.
   • Farmers often plant crops during the waxing moon for better growth.

   Synonymsexpandinggrowingincreasingswelling

   Antonymswaning

• Существительное, обозначающее либо процесс нанесения воска на поверхность для чистки, полировки или удаления волос, либо постепенное увеличение величины, размера или степени.

A noun referring to either the process of applying wax to a surface for cleaning, polishing, or hair removal, or a gradual increase in magnitude, size, or extent.

1. Application of waxB1formal

   The process of applying a layer of wax to a surface, such as a floor, car, or furniture, for protection or shine.

   Нанесение воска

   • The car looks new after a thorough waxing.
   • She scheduled a waxing for the wooden floors.
   • Regular waxing helps preserve the furniture's finish.

2. Gradual increaseB2formal

   A steady growth or expansion in size, amount, or intensity.

   Увеличение

   • The waxing of the moon is a beautiful sight.
   • There has been a waxing of interest in renewable energy.
   • The waxing of the company's profits pleased the investors.

   Synonymsaccretionaugmentationenlargementescalationexpansiongaingrowthincreaserisesurgeupsurge

   Antonymsdeclinedecreasewaning

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по нанесению воска на поверхность, или (устаревшее/литературное) для указания на рост или увеличение определённым образом.

A verb used to indicate the act of applying wax to a surface, or (archaic/literary) to grow or increase in a specified manner.

1. Cover with waxB1formal

   To apply a layer of wax to a surface, typically for protection or shine.

   Покрыть воском

   • He waxed his car to protect the paint.
   • She waxed the wooden floor until it gleamed.
   • The skis need to be waxed before the race.

   Synonymsbuffcoatpolishshine

2. Increase or growB2formal

   To become larger, stronger, or more intense; to increase gradually.

   Увеличиваться

   • The moon waxes and wanes each month.
   • His enthusiasm for the project began to wax as he saw progress.
   • The political movement waxed in popularity over the summer.

   Synonymsbuildenlargeexpandgrowincreaseintensifymountriseswell

   Antonymsdeclinedecreasediminishdwindleshrinkwane

3. Increase in phase (moon)B2formal

   To increase in apparent size or illumination, as the moon does when moving from new to full.

   Расти (о фазе луны)

   • The moon is waxing toward its full phase.
   • During the waxing phase, the moon appears to grow larger each night.
   • Farmers often plant crops during the waxing moon.

   Antonymswane