"waning" in Chinese (Simplified)
衰退的渐弱的亏缺的(月亮)
Definition
变得越来越小、越来越弱或不那么重要。常用来描述月亮变小,也用来形容力量或影响力的减弱。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Waning”较为正式,多用于“waning moon”或“waning interest”等抽象概念。一般不用在除月亮外的具体物体大小上。与“waxing”(逐渐变大)相对。
Examples
The waning moon is visible in the early morning sky.
**亏缺的**月亮在清晨的天空中可见。
His interest in chess is waning.
他对国际象棋的兴趣正在**减弱**。
Support for the project is waning.
对该项目的支持正在**减少**。
I could tell her enthusiasm for the job was waning.
我能看出来她对这份工作的热情正在**消退**。
Interest in the game is waning, but a few fans remain loyal.
对这款游戏的兴趣正在**减弱**,但还有一些忠实粉丝。
His waning confidence was obvious after he made the mistake.
他**逐渐消退的**自信在犯错后很明显。