2012年新托福词汇记忆：gradual
5 n- j- m& O8 ?+ q3 Z gradual / ˈgrædʒuəl; ˋɡrædʒʊəl/ adj
, f2 H& h% q1 z" d2 H: @ (a) taking place by a series of small changes over a long period; not sudden 逐渐的; 渐变的: gradual decline, progress, etc 逐渐的衰落﹑ 进步等 * a gradual increase, decrease, recovery 逐渐的增加﹑ 减少﹑ 恢复. 外语学习网$ t9 \# O' m! `1 V2 u, U7 q* X
(b) (of a slope) not steep （指斜坡）不陡峭的, 和缓的: a gradual rise, fall, incline, etc 渐起﹑ 渐落﹑ 渐降.
% ^5 q) O3 V( M > gradually / -dʒulɪ; -dʒʊlɪ/ adv in a gradual way; by degrees 逐渐地; 逐步地: Things gradually improved. 情况已逐渐改善.8 t; g# r! Y( _7 `
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发表于 2012-8-14 22:56:05
