| 词汇 | taper |
| 释义 | taperUK:*/ˈteɪpər/US:/ˈteɪpɚ/ ,(tā′pər)UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:US Southern:Jamaican: 主要翻译 taper vi (gradually narrow)逐渐变窄The road tapers on the mountain; only small cars can go through.山路越来越窄，只有小型轿车能通过。 taper vi (clothing) (衣物，如小脚裤、锥形裤)从上往下变窄The skirt tapered to just below the knee.这条裙子裙口不断收窄，直至过膝。 其他翻译 taper n (decrease in dimension)一头逐渐变尖细The forestry worker looked up at the tree, judging its taper from the base to the top. taper n (candle)细长蜡烛Robert lit a taper and added it to the others already burning in the church. taper n (waxed wick)蜡烛芯Lucy used a taper to light the fire. taper [sth] vtr (cause to narrow)使一头逐渐变细；使…逐渐变窄The dressmaker tapered the bodice of the dress, so it fitted snugly around the waist. taper [sth] vtr (reduce gradually)使…逐渐减少；使…逐渐缩小The doctor reassured Jean that it was safe to taper the dose of her medication. 动词短语 taper off vi phrasal (become narrower)逐渐变细The path tapered off towards the end. taper off vi phrasal figurative (diminish gradually)逐渐消失Alice's interest in literature tapered off as she grew older. |
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