phase

US /feɪz/

UK /feɪz/

阶段, 时期

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

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The project is currently in its initial phase.

该项目目前处于初始阶段。

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The moon goes through different phases.

月亮经历不同的阶段。

分阶段实施, 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.

公司计划在明年逐步淘汰旧软件。

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They will phase in the new regulations over several months.

他们将在几个月内分阶段实施新规定。