2012年新托福词汇记忆：gradual* q$ x: o/ j# a8 G' S
gradual / ˈgrædʒuəl; ˋɡrædʒʊəl/ adj 7 k! F4 Z! w- t$ k) R: t) {/ ]6 @
(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
/ x" s& ~2 M- c l, x( j (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.0 J$ p" |9 j$ n( O" R% n
> 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.
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