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考法 Gradually Taper Vt.(使)逐渐变细 Narrower Thinner End 例】Taper

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【考法 1 】vt.(使)逐渐变细: to become gradually narrower or thinner toward one end
【例】taper to a point 逐渐变成为一点
【近】abate, decline, diminish, dwindle, shrink, wane, drain away
【考法 2】v.逐渐减少,减弱: to diminish or lessen gradually
【例】The storm finally tapered off. 风暴逐渐平静了。
【近】subside, die down, phase down, fall away, let up

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