wax - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

wax

第三人称

waxes

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waxing

过去式

waxed

过去完成时

waxed

用蜡脱毛, 打蜡

to use a thin and warm layer of a substance that is usually made of beeswax to remove unwanted hair from the skin

及物动词

She waxes her legs every month to keep them smooth and hair-free.
她每个月都给腿打蜡以保持光滑无毛。
She decided to wax her upper lip to remove the fine hair and achieve a polished look.
她决定给上唇打蜡以去除细毛并获得光滑的外观。
He prefers to wax his chest rather than shave it because waxing results in smoother skin.
他更喜欢用蜡脱胸毛而不是剃掉，因为蜡脱毛能让皮肤更光滑。
The esthetician carefully waxes the client's eyebrows to shape them into a defined and flattering arch.
美容师小心地用蜡给客户的眉毛脱毛，将它们塑造成一个明确且讨人喜欢的拱形。

打蜡

to apply a smooth and protective layer onto something, enhancing its appearance or providing a glossy finish

及物动词

After washing the car, he decided to wax it to give the paint a glossy finish.
洗车后，他决定打蜡以使油漆有光泽。
To protect the wooden furniture, the homeowner regularly waxed it with a quality furniture wax.
为了保护木制家具，房主定期用优质家具蜡对其进行上蜡。
The shoe enthusiast liked to wax his leather shoes to maintain their shine and durability.
鞋爱好者喜欢给他的皮鞋打蜡以保持其光泽和耐用性。
The surfboard manufacturer recommended waxing the board regularly for better grip in the water.
冲浪板制造商建议定期给冲浪板打蜡，以便在水中获得更好的抓地力。
To preserve the antique furniture, the curator advised waxing it periodically to prevent deterioration.
为了保存古董家具，馆长建议定期打蜡以防止其恶化。

增长, 增强

to grow in strength, size, intensity, etc.

Her interest in photography continued to wax over the years, leading her to pursue it as a full-time profession.
她对摄影的兴趣多年来不断增长，这促使她将其作为全职职业来追求。
Their friendship was waxing as they spent more time together.
他们的友谊随着他们在一起的时间增多而增长。
His popularity waxed last year after his breakthrough performance in the film.
去年他在电影中的突破性表现后，他的知名度上升了。
The athlete’s performance waxed over the season, leading to several victories.
运动员的表现随着赛季的进行增强，从而取得了多次胜利。
The city's population has waxed over the years, leading to urban expansion.
这座城市的人口多年来增长，导致了城市扩张。

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渐盈, 变大

(of the moon) to progressively display a larger illuminated section until it turns into a full moon

As the month progressed, the moon began to wax, growing from a thin crescent to a full moon.
随着月份的推进，月亮开始渐盈，从一弯细月变成满月。
As the days went by, the moon waxed, revealing its radiant beauty to stargazers.
随着日子一天天过去，月亮渐盈，向观星者展现了它灿烂的美丽。
As the days pass, the moon waxes, revealing more of its illuminated side to Earth.
随着日子一天天过去，月亮渐盈，向地球展示更多其被照亮的一面。
Tonight, we can observe the crescent moon waxing in the evening sky.
今晚，我们可以观察到新月在夜空中渐盈。
The moon waxes, reaching full brightness in about two weeks.
月亮渐盈，大约两周后达到最亮。

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