wane
의미: To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or extent; (of the moon) to show a progressively smaller illuminated area.
Wane is the opposite of 'wax' (to grow or increase) and is most familiar from describing the lunar cycle (a waning moon). Figuratively, it describes the gradual decline of influence, enthusiasm, support, or interest. The phrase 'wax and wane' (to alternately increase and decrease) is a common idiom. Common collocations include 'interest waned,' 'enthusiasm waned,' 'influence waned,' and 'on the wane' (declining).
예문
- Public interest in the story waned after the initial excitement of the first few days. 在最初几天的兴奋过后,公众对这一报道的兴趣逐渐消退。El interés público por la historia decayó después de la emoción inicial de los primeros días.最初の数日間の興奮の後、世間のその報道への関心は薄れていきました。처음 며칠간의 흥분이 지나자 그 보도에 대한 대중의 관심은 시들해졌습니다.
- The empire's influence gradually waned over the course of the 19th century. 该帝国的影响力在十九世纪的进程中逐渐衰落。La influencia del imperio fue menguando gradualmente a lo largo del siglo XIX.その帝国の影響力は19世紀を通じて徐々に衰えていきました。그 제국의 영향력은 19세기에 걸쳐 점차 쇠퇴해 갔습니다.
- Support for the policy is on the wane, with recent polls showing a significant drop in approval. 对该政策的支持正在减退,最近的民意调查显示支持率大幅下降。El apoyo a la política está en declive, ya que las encuestas recientes muestran un descenso significativo en la aprobación.その政策への支持は低下しつつあり、最近の世論調査では支持率の大幅な低下が示されています。그 정책에 대한 지지는 하락세에 있으며, 최근 여론 조사에서 지지율이 크게 떨어진 것으로 나타났습니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: academic, professional, media
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old English wanian (to lessen, decline), from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to be lacking.' It is one of the oldest words in the English language still in regular use.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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