gradual

US /ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/

UK /ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/

1.

逐渐的, 渐进的

taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees

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There has been a gradual improvement in her health.

她的健康状况有了逐渐的改善。

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The transition was gradual, not sudden.

转变是循序渐进的，而不是突然的。

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slow steady progressive piecemeal

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sudden abrupt

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gradually