밀랍이나 파라핀처럼 고체 또는 점성이 있는 물질. 양초, 광택제, 보호막 등에 사용된다.
A solid or viscous substance, typically a lipid or hydrocarbon, including beeswax, used for making candles, polishes, or protective coatings.
예문:
"The antique table was protected by a thick coat of furniture wax."
"Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees and is often used in cosmetics."
"She melted the sealing wax to close the formal letter with a personalized stamp."
광택을 내거나 보호하기 위해 왁스나 유사한 물질을 바르거나 처리하다.
To cover or treat something with wax or a similar substance, typically to polish, protect, or stiffen it.
예문:
"We need to wax the car before winter sets in to protect the paint."
"The professional skier waxed his skis carefully to ensure maximum speed on the slopes."
(세력, 감정 등이) 커지거나 강해지다; (달이) 차오르다.
(Literary or formal) To increase in size, strength, or intensity; (especially of the moon) to appear progressively larger.
예문:
"As the full moon approaches, the visible surface of the moon continues to wax."
"His confidence waxed as he successfully completed each stage of the difficult project."
특정한 방식으로 말하거나 글쓰기를 시작하다; (점점) ~한 상태가 되다.
To begin to speak or write about something in a specified manner, often used with adjectives like 'lyrical' or 'eloquent'.
예문:
"The old professor waxed eloquent about the history of ancient Greek philosophy."
"They waxed nostalgic whenever they gathered to discuss their college days."
갑작스럽고 강렬한 분노나 격노.
A sudden and intense fit of anger or rage.
예문:
"She was in a terrible wax when she discovered her keys were missing."
"Don't put him in a wax by criticizing his work in front of everyone."