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taper

[英] [ˈteɪpə] [美] [ˈtepɚ] 生词本

vt.& vi.

n.

  • 易混淆的单词:TAPER  
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1. V-ERG (使)一端逐渐变细;(使)变锥形 If something tapers, or if you taper it, it becomes gradually thinner at one end. 
  • Unlike other trees, it doesn't taper very much. It stays fat all the way up...

    和别的树不同,它不是越往上越细,而是上下一样粗。

  • ...beautiful hands with long, tapering fingers...

    手指修长纤细的一双美手

  • Taper the shape of your eyebrows towards the outer corners.

    把你的眉毛修剪成越往外眼角越细的月牙形。

tapered
  • ...the elegantly tapered legs of the dressing-table.

    梳妆台线条优美的锥形腿

2. V-ERG 逐渐减少;逐渐缩小 If something tapers or is tapered, it gradually becomes reduced in amount, number, or size until it is greatly reduced. 
  • There are signs that inflation is tapering...

    种种迹象显示,通货膨胀率在逐渐下降。

  • If you take these drugs continuously, withdrawal must be tapered.

    如果你一直在服用这些药,停药时一定要逐渐停。

  • Taper off means the same as taper .taper off 同 taper
    • Immigration is expected to taper off...

      估计移民会越来越少。

    • I suggested that we start to taper off the counseling sessions.

      我建议我们开始缩短咨询服务的时间。

3. N-COUNT 细长蜡烛;点火木片 A taper is a long, thin candle or a thin wooden strip that is used for lighting fires. 
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taper off 
Noun

1. a convex shape that narrows toward a point

2. the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)

3. a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

4. stick of wax with a wick in the middle

Verb

1. diminish gradually;

  • "Interested tapered off"

2. give a point to;

  • "The candles are tapered"

体育

  • 1.突刺时剑身触人

计算机

  • 1.圆锥;递减;【修】分等级