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词汇 on the wane
释义
idiomon the wanebecoming smaller, weaker, or less important:Police say overall car crime is on the wane in the city.Although his career is on the wane, he should still prove a useful asset to the Irish team.Figures show that the outbreak of dysentery is on the wane, with only nine cases reported last month.

on the wane

Beginning to decrease or lessen; in a period of decline. Thank goodness this storm is finally on the wane—I can't tolerate another day of rain. Though on the wane in recent years, the director was once a juggernaut of the film industry.

on the wane

becoming less; fading away. Her influence in on the wane, but she is still the boss.

on the wane

In a period of decline or decrease: "The tide was near the turn and already the day was on the wane" (James Joyce).
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