"wax and wane" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 有起有落
• 增减交替

Definition

指某事物随着时间反复增强和减弱，常用于形容情感、运势或月亮的变化。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这种表达比较书面化或文学性，源自描述月亮的盈亏变化。多用于描述情感、兴趣等随时间波动的事物，在日常口语中较少用。

Examples

Her confidence tends to wax and wane during stressful times.

她的自信在压力大的时候会**有起有落**。

The popularity of the trend will wax and wane over the years.

这个潮流的流行度多年间会**增减交替**。

The moon waxes and wanes every month.

月亮每个月都会**有盈有亏**。

Our motivation to exercise can wax and wane, especially during busy times.

我们的锻炼动力在忙碌时会**有起有落**。

Friendships sometimes wax and wane as people’s lives change.

随着生活变化，友谊有时会**起起落落**。

His interest in painting tends to wax and wane depending on his mood.

他对绘画的兴趣会根据心情**有起有落**。