taper
US /ˈteɪ.pɚ/
UK /ˈteɪ.pɚ/
动词
1.
逐渐变细, 逐渐减少
diminish or reduce in thickness toward one end
示例:
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The road began to taper as it approached the village.
道路在接近村庄时开始变窄。
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The artist used a brush that would taper to a fine point.
这位艺术家使用了一支能逐渐变细到尖点的画笔。
2.
逐渐减少, 逐渐削减
gradually lessen or reduce (a quantity, activity, or intensity)
示例:
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The doctor advised him to taper off his medication slowly.
医生建议他慢慢减少药物剂量。
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We need to taper our spending before the end of the year.
我们需要在年底前削减开支。
名词
1.
锥度, 逐渐变细
a gradual narrowing toward one end
示例:
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The pencil had a sharp taper at its tip.
铅笔的尖端有一个明显的锥度。
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The design featured a subtle taper in the legs of the table.
该设计在桌腿处呈现出微妙的锥度。
2.
细蜡烛, 烛芯
a slender candle
示例:
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She lit a small taper to illuminate the dark room.
她点燃了一支小细蜡烛来照亮黑暗的房间。
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The altar was adorned with several burning tapers.
祭坛上装饰着几支燃烧的细蜡烛。
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