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源自中古英语 'tapor'(锥子),最终来自古英语 'tapor',与逐渐变细的形状相关。
❶ 指物体逐渐变细或变窄的形状,常用于描述服装、建筑或自然物体的轮廓。
“She wore a dress with tapered sleeves that narrowed at the wrists.”
(她穿着一件袖口逐渐收窄的连衣裙。)
“The tower has a tapered design, wider at the base and thinner at the top.”
(这座塔采用锥形设计,底部较宽,顶部较窄。)
❶ 指逐渐减少或减弱的过程,常用于描述数量、强度或活动的变化。
“The company tapered production as demand decreased.”
(随着需求下降,公司逐渐减少了产量。)
“He tapered off his medication under doctor's supervision.”
(他在医生指导下逐渐减少了用药量。)
tapered off — 指逐渐减少或停止的过程,常用于描述习惯、活动或现象的减弱。
“After the holidays, shopping activity tapered off significantly.”
(假期过后,购物活动明显逐渐减少。)