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wax

/ˈwæks/

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noun

plural waxes

a hard substance that becomes soft when it is heated and that is used to make various products (such as candles, crayons, or polish) [count]

a variety of floor waxes [noncount]

candles made of wax

car wax [=a substance used to polish cars] - often used before another noun

a wax candle/figurine - see also beeswax, sealing wax

[noncount] :a natural sticky substance that is produced inside the ear :earwax

verb

waxes; waxed; waxing

[+ obj] to put a thin layer of wax on (something) :to treat or polish (something) by rubbing it with wax

He waxed his car today.

The floor has just been waxed.

to remove hair from (a part of the body) by putting hot wax on it and then pulling the wax off

She waxes her eyebrows/legs. - compare 3wax

verb

waxes; waxed; waxing

[no obj] of the moon :to appear to become larger or more full

The moon waxes and then wanes.

[no obj] :to become larger or more :to increase in amount, size, etc.

Interest in the story seems to wax and wane depending on other news.

always followed by an adjective [linking verb] :to talk or write about something in a way that shows that you are experiencing a specified mood or feeling

He waxed nostalgic about his childhood. [=he talked/wrote nostalgically about his childhood]

waxing poetic - compare 2wax

* Các từ tương tự:
wax bean, wax museum, wax paper, waxen, waxworks, waxy