Waxing

(noun.) the application of wax to a surface.

(noun.) a gradual increase in magnitude or extent; 'the waxing of the moon'.

(adj.) (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases; 'the waxing moon passes from new to full' .

英格拉姆编辑

• A further process of paring and graining makes it ready for waxing or coloring, in which oil and lampblack are used on the flesh side. 佚名. 神奇的知识之书.
• Lastly, the aim of following nature means to note the origin, the waxing, and waning, of preferences and interests. 约翰·杜威. 民主与教育.
• I looked at Adele, whose head leant against my shoulder; her eyes were waxing heavy, so I took her up in my arms and carried her off to bed. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• Something of daylight still lingered, and the moon was waxing bright: I could see him plainly. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• Waxing a bed-tick, souls? 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
• Fairway replied, and the waxing went on with unabated vigour. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.

校对:佩里