"on the wane" in Chinese (Simplified)
正在减弱逐渐衰退
Definition
如果某事物正在减弱,意味着它正变得越来越弱、不受欢迎或不那么重要。这个表达常用于描述趋势、权力、影响力或人气的逐渐下降。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
主要是书面和正式语境下用,常和抽象名词连用(如“interest on the wane”“power on the wane”)。用于描述逐渐衰退,而非突然下降。该短语源自月亮的亏缺阶段。
Examples
Interest in that old movie is on the wane.
对那部老电影的兴趣正**在减弱**。
The company’s profits are on the wane.
公司的利润正**在减弱**。
Her popularity is on the wane these days.
她的受欢迎程度最近**在减少**。
Some say print newspapers are on the wane in the digital age.
有人说,在数字时代,纸质报纸正**在衰退**。
Their influence in the city is definitely on the wane.
他们在这座城市的影响力确实**在减弱**。
Don’t worry—his fever is on the wane now.
别担心——他的发烧现在已经**在减退**了。