waves
US /weɪvz/
UK /weɪvz/
名词
1.
波浪, 海浪
a ridge of water formed by the wind on the surface of the sea or a lake, or by a disturbance on the surface of a liquid
示例:
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The surfer rode a huge wave to the shore.
冲浪者乘着巨浪冲向岸边。
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The sound of the crashing waves was very relaxing.
海浪拍打的声音非常令人放松。
2.
挥手, 手势
a gesture with the hand and arm, used to greet someone or to signal
示例:
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She gave a friendly wave as she passed by.
她经过时友好地挥了挥手。
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He gave a small wave to acknowledge her presence.
他轻轻挥了挥手，表示他知道她在场。
动词
1.
挥手, 招手
move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal
示例:
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She began to wave goodbye as the train pulled away.
火车开走时，她开始挥手告别。
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He tried to wave down a taxi, but none stopped.
他试图招手叫出租车，但没有一辆停下来。
2.
飘扬, 波动
move in a line or curve with alternate elevations and depressions
示例:
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The flag began to wave gently in the breeze.
旗帜开始在微风中轻轻飘扬。
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Her long hair would wave as she walked.
她走路时，长发会飘动。