taper
US /ˈteɪ.pɚ/
UK /ˈteɪ.pɚ/
動詞
1.
逐漸變細, 逐漸減少
diminish or reduce in thickness toward one end
範例:
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The road began to taper as it approached the village.
道路在接近村莊時開始變窄。
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The artist used a brush that would taper to a fine point.
這位藝術家使用了一支能逐漸變細到尖點的畫筆。
2.
逐漸減少, 逐漸削減
gradually lessen or reduce (a quantity, activity, or intensity)
範例:
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The doctor advised him to taper off his medication slowly.
醫生建議他慢慢減少藥物劑量。
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We need to taper our spending before the end of the year.
我們需要在年底前削減開支。
名詞
1.
錐度, 逐漸變細
a gradual narrowing toward one end
範例:
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The pencil had a sharp taper at its tip.
鉛筆的尖端有一個明顯的錐度。
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The design featured a subtle taper in the legs of the table.
該設計在桌腿處呈現出微妙的錐度。
2.
細蠟燭, 燭芯
a slender candle
範例:
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She lit a small taper to illuminate the dark room.
她點燃了一支小細蠟燭來照亮黑暗的房間。
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The altar was adorned with several burning tapers.
祭壇上裝飾著幾支燃燒的細蠟燭。
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