waning

• 形容事物在大小、力量、权势或强度上逐渐变小、减弱或衰退。

Describes something that is decreasing in size, strength, power, or intensity.

1. Decreasing in size or intensityB2formal

   Describes the period when the visible illuminated surface of the Moon becomes smaller after the full moon.

   亏缺的

   • The waning moon appeared in the early morning sky.
   • During the waning phase, the moon rises later each night.
   • The waning crescent is visible just before sunrise.

   同义词decreasingdiminishingdwindlingebbingfadingshrinking

   反义词growingincreasingwaxing

2. Declining or diminishingB2formal

   Becoming gradually less in strength, power, or influence.

   衰落的

   • His interest in the project was waning.
   • The waning popularity of the band led to fewer concerts.
   • Her waning energy made it hard to finish the race.

   同义词diminishingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningsubsidingweakening

   反义词expandinggrowingincreasingintensifyingrisingstrengtheningwaxing

• 名词，指数量、规模或强度的逐渐减小；也指（月亮）亏缺、光亮渐弱。

A noun referring to a gradual decrease in magnitude, extent, or intensity.

1. Decrease or declineB2formal

   A gradual reduction in size, strength, or intensity.

   减弱

   • The waning of the moon is visible each month.
   • There has been a waning of public interest in the topic.
   • The waning of his influence was evident after the scandal.

   同义词abatementdeclinedecreasediminutiondwindlingebbingfadinglesseningreductionsubsidence

   反义词expansiongrowthincreaseintensificationrisestrengthening

• 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