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Meaning: wave; ripple; sudden turn of events; round or wave of activity
Part of Speech: Noun, Measure word, Proper noun

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Example sentences

湖面上的波在夕陽下輕輕晃動。
湖面上的波在夕阳下轻轻晃动。
The waves on the lake surface swayed gently in the sunset.
科學家利用電磁波觀測雷暴,分析雲層內部的電荷變化。
Scientists used electromagnetic waves to observe the thunderstorm and analyze changes in the electrical charges inside the clouds.

Usage Notes

Usually describes water waves or waves in physics. By extension it can describe a disturbance, a new round of activity, or a visible movement.

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