phase

US /feɪz/

UK /feɪz/

階段, 時期

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

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The project is currently in its initial phase.

該項目目前處於初始階段。

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The moon goes through different phases.

月亮經歷不同的階段。

分階段實施, 逐步淘汰

to carry out (something) in stages

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The company plans to phase out the old software over the next year.

公司計劃在明年逐步淘汰舊軟體。

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They will phase in the new regulations over several months.

他們將在幾個月內分階段實施新規定。