wax
英 /wæks/ 美 /wæks/
- n. 蜡A substance that melts easily, used for candles and protective coatings.
- v. 给……上蜡To cover or polish something with wax.
- v. 月亮渐盈For the moon's visible lit surface to gradually increase.
Warm wax dripped from the candle onto the table.
温热的蜡从蜡烛上滴到了桌子上。
A thin layer of wax can protect fresh fruit and reduce moisture loss during transport.
一层薄蜡可以保护新鲜水果，并减少运输过程中的水分流失。
搭配
candle wax 烛蜡a layer of wax 一层蜡wax the floor 给地板打蜡wax and wane 盛衰变化
辨析提示
wax作蜡时通常不可数；月亮渐盈与wane相反。
词族
waxy (adj.)、waxing (n.)
相关词
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