Definitions
v. gradually become weaker, smaller, or less important
减弱；衰退
v. show a progressively smaller illuminated part of the moon
月亮渐亏
n. a gradual decline, especially in the phrase on the wane
衰退；减弱
Example
My enthusiasm waned after another hour in the queue.
又排了一个小时的队后，我的热情消退了。
Public support for environmental policies may wane if their financial costs are distributed unfairly.
如果环保政策的经济成本分担不公，公众对这些政策的支持可能会减弱。
Collocations
- waning interest
- on the wane
- a waning moon
Synonyms
- decline
- diminish
Antonyms
- increase
- wax
Usage tip
动词通常不及物；on the wane表示正在衰退。
FAQ
- What does wane mean?
- gradually become weaker, smaller, or less important show a progressively smaller illuminated part of the moon a gradual decline, especially in the phrase on the wane
- How is wane pronounced?
- UK /weɪn/, US /weɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
