waxing

• 指某物在大小、力量或强度上逐渐增加；常用于描述月相盈满或比喻性的增长。

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.

   盈

   • 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.

   同义词expandinggrowingincreasingswelling

   反义词waning

• 名词，指将蜡涂抹在表面以清洁、抛光或去除毛发的过程；也指数量、规模或程度的逐渐增大。

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.

   打蜡

   • 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.

   增长

   • 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.

   同义词accretionaugmentationenlargementescalationexpansiongaingrowthincreaserisesurgeupsurge

   反义词declinedecreasewaning

• 动词，表示给表面涂蜡或打蜡；也可作（古旧或文学用法）表示逐渐变大、增强或以某种方式增长。

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.

   涂蜡

   • 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.

   同义词buffcoatpolishshine

2. Increase or growB2formal

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

   增强

   • 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.

   同义词buildenlargeexpandgrowincreaseintensifymountriseswell

   反义词declinedecreasediminishdwindleshrinkwane

3. Increase in phase (moon)B2formal

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

   （月亮）渐盈

   • 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.

   反义词wane