wane

• 名词，表示逐渐减少、衰退或下降，尤指规模、力量、强度或重要性的减弱。

A noun referring to a gradual decrease, decline, or reduction in size, strength, intensity, or importance.

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1. Decrease or declineC1formal

   A period or process of decreasing, diminishing, or becoming weaker.

   减少或衰退

   • The moon is on the wane after the full moon.
   • His influence in the company is on the wane.
   • The popularity of that fashion trend is on the wane.

   同义词abatementdeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlingebbfadingsubsidence

   反义词growthincreaserisesurge

• 动词，用于描述在大小、程度、强度或力量上逐渐减少或减弱的过程。

A verb used to describe the process of decreasing in size, extent, intensity, or power, often gradually.

1. Decrease in size or strengthB2formal

   To become gradually smaller, weaker, or less intense.

   减弱

   • The moon begins to wane after the full moon.
   • His interest in the project started to wane after several months.
   • The storm's power began to wane as it moved inland.

   同义词declinedecreasediminishdwindleebbfadelessenrecedesubsidetaper off

   反义词growincreaseintensifyrisestrengthenswellwax

2. Decline in popularity or influenceB2formal

   To lose power, importance, or popularity over time.

   衰退

   • The popularity of that fashion trend is starting to wane.
   • Her influence in the company began to wane after the merger.
   • Public support for the policy has waned significantly.

   同义词abatedeclinedecreasedeterioratediminishdwindleebbfadefallflaglessenrecedeshrinksinkslumpsubsidetaper offweakenwither

   反义词flourishgrowincreaseprosperrisesurge