名詞 waxing:

1. the application of wax to a surface
2. a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

動詞 wax:

1. cover with wax
   同義詞：wax
2. go up or advance
   同義詞：wax, mount, climb, rise
3. increase in phase
   同義詞：wax, full

形容詞 waxing:

1. (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases

1. Throughout history empires have waxed and waned.
   歷史上各個帝國革故鼎新均有興衰。
2. Candles are made of paraffin wax.
   蠟燭是由石蠟做成的。
3. He lit up a wax candle.
   他點燃了一支蠟燭。