waving
/ˈweɪvɪŋ/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4545 in the learning path
飘动的；摇摆的
Definitions
adj. Moving gently back and forth, often in the wind.
飘动的；摇摆的
Example
We rested beneath the gently waving branches of a willow.
我们在柳树轻轻摇摆的枝条下休息。
The waving grasses along restored riverbanks provide valuable habitats for wildlife and help protect soil from erosion.
修复后的河岸上，随风摇曳的草丛为野生动物提供宝贵栖息地，也有助于防止水土流失。
Collocations
- waving branches
- waving flags
- gently waving grass
Word family
- wave (v.)
- wave (n.)
- wavy (adj.)
Usage tip
多为wave的现在分词；静态的“波浪状”通常用wavy。
FAQ
- What does waving mean?
- Moving gently back and forth, often in the wind.
- How is waving pronounced?
- UK /ˈweɪvɪŋ/, US /ˈweɪvɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
