English主要词典
wane
Universal Words
verb, noun
verb [V]
1 (written) to become gradually weaker or less important:
Her enthusiasm for the whole idea was waning rapidly. * Their popularity waned during that period.
2 (of the moon) to appear slightly smaller each day after being round and full
OPPof sense 2 WAX
IDIOMS see WAXv.
noun [sing.]
IDIOMS
on the wane (written) becoming smaller, less important or less common:
Her popularity has been on the wane for some time. * Violent crime appears to be on the wane in the capital.
