peter
US /ˈpiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈpiː.tə/
動詞
逐漸消失, 消退
to diminish gradually to a halt; dwindle to nothing
範例:
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The stream began to peter out as it approached the desert.
溪流在接近沙漠時開始逐漸消失。
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Their enthusiasm began to peter out after several failed attempts.
幾次失敗後，他們的熱情開始消退。