taper

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六级GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a convex shape that narrows toward a point
n. the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
v. diminish gradually

中文翻译

n. 带子操作工, 小蜡烛, 尖细, 渐弱, 锥形, 尖塔
a. 尖细的, 分等级的
v. (使)一头逐渐变细, (使)逐渐减少

1
Collins 星级
14,001
BNC 频率
17,027
使用频率

记忆技巧

taper 源于拉丁语 taper 意为“变细”。这里没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到“变细”的动作。

例句

1. The candle will taper as it burns down.
蜡烛在燃烧时会逐渐变细。
2. He decided to taper his exercise routine before the big race.
他决定在大比赛前逐渐减少锻炼量。
3. Please taper the edges of the paper to make it look nicer.
请把纸的边缘修整得更细，以使其看起来更好。

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