taper

动词

1. 1

   逐渐变细、逐渐变窄

   The candle tapers to a fine point at the top.

   这根蜡烛往上逐渐变细成一个尖端。

2. 2

   逐渐减少、逐渐减弱

   Rain tapered through the afternoon and finally stopped.

   雨势在下午逐渐减弱，最后停了。

3. 3

   削减、递减

   Doctors advised her to taper the dose over three weeks.

   医生建议她在三周内逐步减少剂量。

名词

1. 1

   锥形、尖细状

   The blade has a gentle taper toward the tip.

   刀身往尖端呈现平缓的锥形。

2. 2

   渐减、递减

   Runners often plan a taper before a big race.

   跑者通常会在大赛前安排一段减量训练。

3. 3

   细蜡烛、点火纸捻旧式

   She lit a taper and carried it down the hallway.

   她点了一根细蜡烛，拿著走过走廊。

片语动词

1. 1

   逐渐减少、慢慢停止

   Applications tapered off once the deadline passed.

   期限一过，申请件数就慢慢减少了。

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