peter
US /ˈpiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈpiː.tə/
动词
逐渐消失, 消退
to diminish gradually to a halt; dwindle to nothing
示例:
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The stream began to peter out as it approached the desert.
溪流在接近沙漠时开始逐渐消失。
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Their enthusiasm began to peter out after several failed attempts.
几次失败后，他们的热情开始消退。