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wave /weɪv/► SEE ALLwave a (magic) wand (and do sth)(on) the crest of a wavefly/show/wave the flagride a/the wave of sth
●wave a (magic) ˈwand (and do sth)find a quick and easy way of doing sth that is very difficult or impossible; do sth as if by magic 挥动魔杖；像用魔法一样做成某事◆I’m sorry, but I can’t just wave a magic wand and solve your problems.
我很抱歉，我毕竟只是凡人，不能一挥魔杖就解决你的问题。◆If you could wave a wand, what sort of apartment would you really like?
如果你有使愿望成真的魔力，你想要什么样的房子？ NOTE A wand is a straight thin stick that is held by a person who is performing magic. * wand（魔杖）是魔术师手里拿着的一根细棍。 ●(on) the crest of a ˈwave(at) the point of greatest success, wealth, happiness, etc. （处于）鼎盛时期，巅峰时期；春风得意◆He was fortunate to arrive in Hollywood when the film industry was on the crest of a wave.他很幸运，在电影业的鼎盛时期来到好莱坞。 OPP (at) a low ebb ●fly/show/wave the ˈflagshow your support for your country, an organization or an idea in order to encourage or persuade others to do the same 表示支持自己的国家（或某组织、思想等）◆This exhibition of Scottish painting is our way of flying the flag.这次的苏格兰画展是我们表示支持的方式。▸ ˈflag-waving noun
the expression of strong national feelings, especially in a way that people disapprove of 强烈民族情绪的体现；沙文主义的表现●ride a/the ˈwave of sthenjoy or be supported by the particular situation or quality mentioned 受益于某事；趁…之势◆Schools are riding a wave of renewed public interest.各个学校都因公众的再次关注而受益。 |