ebbing

• 名词，指逐渐减小、减弱、衰退或退去的过程，如水位的退落、力量的减弱、数量的减少等。

A noun referring to a gradual decline in size, strength, power, or number.

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1. Gradual declineC1formal

   A gradual decrease in size, strength, power, or number.

   衰退

   • The ebbing of the tide left the beach covered in shells.
   • There was a noticeable ebbing of public support for the policy.
   • The ebbing of his strength was a sign of his illness.

   同义词declinedecreasediminutionebbfadinglesseningrecedingreductionsubsidingwaning

   反义词floodflowgrowthincreaserisesurge

• 动词，用来描述某事物逐渐减少或衰退，例如海水的退潮或感情的消逝。

A verb used to describe the gradual decrease or decline of something, such as the tide receding or a feeling fading away.

1. Recede or flow backB2formal

   To flow back or recede, especially referring to the tide moving away from the shore.

   退潮

   • The tide began to ebb in the late afternoon.
   • We watched the water ebb slowly from the beach.
   • The sea ebbed, leaving behind shells and seaweed.

   同义词abatefall backgo outrecederetreatsubsidewane

   反义词floodflowrisesurge

2. Decline or diminishB2formal

   To gradually decrease in strength, intensity, or amount.

   减弱

   • His enthusiasm for the project began to ebb after months of delays.
   • The crowd's energy ebbed as the concert went on.
   • Her strength ebbed away as the illness progressed.

   同义词abatedeclinediminishdwindlefadelessenrecedesubsidetaperwane

   反义词flowgrowincreaserisesurge

短语动词变体ebb awayebb downebb offebb out