Grammar Note
表示‘蜡’时通常不可数；指‘各种蜡’或‘蜡的种类’时可用复数形式 waxes。
蜡；蜡状物质
waxes — plural of wax
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蜡；蜡状物质
any of various solid or semisolid substances that are oily, water-resistant, and of mineral, plant, or animal origin
The candle is made of natural wax, which burns slowly and cleanly.
这支蜡烛由天然蜡制成，燃烧得缓慢而清洁。
蜂蜡
Beeswax.
各种矿物、植物或动物来源的物质,常温下为固体,不溶于水
any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
耳垢
Earwax.
任何油性、防水的固体或半固体物质；通常是长链烃、醇或酯
Any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters.
He applied a thin layer of wax to the wooden table and buffed it until it shone.
他给木桌涂上一层薄薄的蜡，然后擦拭得光亮如新。
This floor is protected by a special wax that makes it waterproof and glossy.
这地板由一种特殊的蜡保护，使其防水且有光泽。
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表示‘蜡’时通常不可数；指‘各种蜡’或‘蜡的种类’时可用复数形式 waxes。
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页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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