"wax and wane" 怎么发音
expression
WAKS and WAYN
WAKS and WAYN
释义
To repeatedly increase and decrease in strength, size, or intensity over time; often used for things like feelings, fortunes, or the moon.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈwæks/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈweɪn
英式英语
wˈæks/ /ˈænd/ /wˈeɪn
简化发音
美式
WAKS and WAYN
英式
WAKS and WAYN
语境中听
Her confidence tends to wax and wane during stressful times.
The popularity of the trend will wax and wane over the years.
The moon waxes and wanes every month.
Our motivation to exercise can wax and wane, especially during busy times.