wax

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柯林斯词典

1. a substance with a smooth, solid texture that becomes liquid when heated and is used for making candles, polish, etc.

   蜡：一种质地光滑、加热时变为液体的物质，用于制作蜡烛、抛光剂等。

2. earwax

   耳垢

1. If you wax something, you put a layer of wax on it, for example, to polish it or to protect it.

   上蜡：给某物涂一层蜡，例如抛光或保护。

   • He had just waxed the floor and it was still wet.

     他刚刚给地板上了蜡，还没干。

2. If something such as a feeling or noise waxes, it becomes stronger or louder.

   增强：如果某种感觉或声音变得更强烈或更响亮。

牛津词典

1. a sticky yellowish moldable substance secreted by honeybees as the material of honeycomb; beeswax.

   蜡：蜜蜂分泌的一种黄色黏性可塑物质，用于制作蜂窝；蜂蜡。

2. a substance made from wax, used for making candles, polish, etc.

   蜡：用于制作蜡烛、抛光剂等的物质。

   • a block of wax

     一块蜡

3. a protective coating for cheese

   一种用于奶酪的保护涂层。

4. earwax

   耳垢

1. cover or treat (something) with wax or a similar substance, typically to polish or protect it.

   给（某物）覆盖或处理上蜡或类似的物质，通常是为了抛光或保护。

   • she waxed the stairs

     她给楼梯上蜡。

2. increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity.

   逐渐增大、增多、增强或增加。

   • the moon waxes in the sky

     月亮在天空中逐渐变大。

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中英双语例句

1. The candle is made of wax. 这蜡烛是用蜡制成的。
2. He waxed the car to give it a shiny finish. 他给汽车上蜡，使其产生闪亮的效果。
3. The moon waxes and wanes in a predictable cycle. 月亮有规律地盈亏。
4. She has a waxy complexion. 她的肤色苍白。
5. Beeswax is used in making candles. 蜂蜡被用于制作蜡烛。
6. I accidentally got some wax on my clothes. 我不小心把蜡弄到了衣服上。
7. He applied a coat of wax to the wooden table. 他在木桌上涂了一层蜡。
8. After waxing lyrical about her talents, he offered her a job. 在对她的才华赞不绝口之后，他给了她一个工作机会。
9. She used sealing wax to close the envelope. 她用封蜡封了信封。
10. He had to remove the earwax buildup to improve his hearing. 他不得不清除耳垢积聚以改善听力。
11. This new product is a combination of carnauba wax and beeswax. 这种新产品是卡纳瓦蜡和蜂蜡的混合物。
12. She always has a waxy look when she's nervous. 她紧张时总是面容苍白。
13. The floor is slippery because it hasn't dried after waxing. 地板上蜡后还没干，所以很滑。
14. She used a wax figure to demonstrate the process. 她用蜡像演示了整个过程。
15. The cheese is covered with a layer of wax for preservation. 奶酪上覆盖了一层蜡以保鲜。
16. He waxed nostalgic about his childhood memories. 他对童年的回忆充满了怀旧之情。
17. The noise of the crowd waxed as the match progressed. 随着比赛的进行，人群的噪音越来越大。
18. She waxed eloquent about the beauty of nature. 她对自然之美发表了流利的演讲。
19. His popularity has waxed and waned over the years. 多年来，他的受欢迎程度有起有落。
20. The moon waxes to fullness and then wanes to a crescent. 月亮从盈满到残月再到盈满。
21. They used wax paper to wrap the sandwiches. 他们用蜡纸包起了三明治。