waxing
waxing — noun
1. a salon treatment where warm wax is pressed onto the skin so unwanted hair comes
a salon treatment where warm wax is pressed onto the skin so unwanted hair comes out when it is pulled away
Hana booked a waxing two days before her beach wedding.
book a waxing before an event
The salon offers eyebrow waxing for students on Wednesday afternoons.
eyebrow waxing as a salon service
After the waxing, Diya wore loose shorts to avoid skin irritation.
Leg waxing usually takes longer than Minh expected on busy weekends.
A quick lip waxing helped Eve feel ready for the photo shoot.
- depilation
a formal word for hair removal; waxing is one specific method
文法句型
book a waxing
get a waxing
eyebrow waxing
leg waxing
用法筆記
Usually refers to a salon or home beauty treatment for areas such as legs, eyebrows, or the upper lip. In everyday English, people often say get a waxing rather than make or do a waxing.
常見錯誤
2. a steady increase in how large, strong, or widespread something becomes
a steady increase in how large, strong, or widespread something becomes
The waxing of public anger filled the square by sunset.
the waxing of + abstract noun
Investors watched the waxing of demand after the new phone launch.
By midnight, the waxing of moonlight made the path easier to follow.
Reporters noted the waxing of support as neighbors joined the strike.
文法句型
the waxing of support
the waxing of anger
the waxing of moonlight
用法筆記
Most often appears in formal writing with of + noun, especially for feelings, public support, or natural forces. It is more literary than the everyday noun increase.
waxing — verb
- waxingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- waxings3rd person singular
- waxinging-ing form
- waxingedpast simple
1. to cover a surface with wax for shine or smoother movement, or to pull hair out
to cover a surface with wax for shine or smoother movement, or to pull hair out with wax from the skin
Felipe waxed the old surfboard before the family drove to Kenting.
wax + board before use
The mechanic waxed the black car until the hood reflected clouds.
wax + car for a shiny finish
Before graduation, Dahlia waxed her legs so the dress felt comfortable.
Christopher waxed the kitchen drawer runners to help them slide smoothly.
At the ski shop, Mert waxed the rental skis before the race.
文法句型
wax + car
wax + board
wax + floor
wax + legs
用法筆記
Usually takes a direct object naming the surface or body part. For the beauty meaning, English also often uses the passive pattern get your legs waxed, but the active verb still takes the body part directly.
常見錯誤
2. to become steadily bigger, stronger, fuller, or more forceful over time
to become steadily bigger, stronger, fuller, or more forceful over time
Support for the nurse's petition waxed after the second power cut.
formal intransitive use with support
As the drum line grew louder, Jabari's excitement waxed with each song.
Crowd noise waxed until the referee blew the whistle.
Night by night, the moon waxed above the fishing boats.
Interest in the class waxed once the teacher started the robot project.
文法句型
support waxes
interest waxes
the moon waxes
用法筆記
Often appears in formal writing for support, confidence, excitement, or the moon becoming fuller. Distinguish from sense 3, which is about taking on a particular mood or quality rather than simply increasing.
常見錯誤
3. to become a particular kind of thing or to show a particular mood, especially in
to become a particular kind of thing or to show a particular mood, especially in formal or playful writing
As dessert ended, Uncle Sato waxed nostalgic about Taipei in the 1980s.
wax + adjective in reflective speech
During the interview, the actor waxed philosophical about failure and luck.
By the final paragraph, the article waxed critical of the mayor's plan.
When the phones rang again, the supervisor waxed impatient with the delay.
文法句型
wax + adjective
wax + philosophical
wax + nostalgic
用法筆記
Usually comes before an adjective or descriptive word, especially in literary, journalistic, or slightly humorous writing. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about a rise in strength or amount rather than a shift into a particular attitude or tone.