taper off
US /ˈteɪ.pɚ ɔːf/
UK /ˈteɪ.pər ɒf/
片語動詞
逐漸減少, 減弱
to gradually become less in amount, number, or intensity
範例:
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The rain began to taper off in the late afternoon.
雨在傍晚時分開始減弱。
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Profits tend to taper off after the holiday season.
假期結束後，利潤往往會逐漸減少。