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tapering

UK //ˈteɪpərɪŋ//US //ˈteɪpərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'taper'(锥形蜡烛),最终来自古英语 'tapor',可能与拉丁语 'papyrus'(纸莎草)有关,因其细长的形状。

noun

❶ 逐渐变细或减少的过程,常用于描述物体形状的变化或数量的递减。

“The tapering of the candle made it easier to fit into the holder.”

(蜡烛逐渐变细的形状使其更容易插入烛台。)

“The road shows a slight tapering as it approaches the bridge.”

(道路在接近桥梁时略微变窄。)

同义词:narrowing, diminishing, reducing

adjective

❶ 形容逐渐变细或减少的,常用于描述形状或趋势的变化。

“The tapering end of the rope was harder to grip.”

(绳子逐渐变细的一端更难抓握。)

“She noticed the tapering light as the sun set.”

(她注意到日落时光线逐渐减弱。)

同义词:slender, diminishing, decreasing

常见短语

tapering off — 逐渐减少或减弱,常用于描述数量、强度或频率的递减。

“The rain is tapering off after hours of heavy downpour.”

(大雨持续数小时后逐渐减弱。)