waxing

名词 waxing:

1. the application of wax to a surface
2. a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

动词 wax:

1. cover with wax
   同义词：wax
2. go up or advance
   同义词：wax, mount, climb, rise
3. increase in phase
   同义词：wax, full

形容词 waxing:

1. (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases

1. Throughout history empires have waxed and waned.
   历史上各个帝国革故鼎新均有兴衰。
2. Candles are made of paraffin wax.
   蜡烛是由石蜡做成的。
3. He lit up a wax candle.
   他点燃了一支蜡烛。