waving

• 名词，表示用手或手臂左右或上下摆动来发出信号、致意或告别的动作。

A noun referring to the act of signaling or greeting by moving the hand from side to side or up and down.

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1. Hand gesture for signalingA1formal

   The act of moving your hand from side to side or up and down, typically to say hello, goodbye, or to get someone's attention.

   挥手

   • Her waving from the window caught his attention.
   • The crowd's waving of flags created a festive atmosphere.
   • A friendly waving of the hand is a universal greeting.

   同义词gesturesignalwave

• 动词，指用手或手中物体前后或上下摆动，常用于打招呼、示意、告别；也指物体来回摆动、起伏或波动。

A verb used to indicate the act of moving one's hand or an object back and forth, often as a greeting, signal, or farewell, or to describe a fluctuating motion.

1. Move hand as greetingA1formal

   To move your hand from side to side in the air, usually to say hello or goodbye.

   挥手

   • She waved goodbye to her friends at the station.
   • He waved at the crowd from the balcony.
   • The child waved excitedly when she saw her mother.

2. Move in a wavy patternB1formal

   To move or cause something to move back and forth or up and down in a wavy motion.

   波动

   • The flag waved in the strong wind.
   • She waved her hand to signal the waiter.
   • The wheat fields waved gently in the breeze.

   同义词billowflutterrippleswayundulate

3. B1formal

   To give a signal or direct someone by moving your hand or an object.

   示意或指挥

   • The police officer waved the cars through the intersection.
   • He waved the taxi over to the curb.
   • She waved her arms to get the lifeguard's attention.

   同义词beckonflaggestureindicatemotionsignal

短语动词变体wave off