['grædjuəl]
gradual
a. 逐渐的,逐步的

词形变化:

名词:gradualness 副词:gradually

例句与用法:

  1. Here there is a gradual descent to the sea.
    这里有个通向海的缓坡.
  2. I advocate a policy of gradual reform.
    我拥护逐步改革的政策.
  3. A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through retirement, resignation, or death.
    人员耗损,减缩人员指逐渐的、正常的成员或人员的减少,如退休、辞职或死亡
  4. Gradual change is preferable to sudden, large- scale change.
    逐步的变化比突然的、大规模的变化更好。
  5. Gradual deterioration of specific tissues, cells, or organs with corresponding impairment or loss of function, caused by injury, disease, or aging.
    变性特定的组织、细胞或器官随着受伤、疾病或年老而导致的相应的功能的削弱或丧失,而形成的逐渐的变质
  6. There has been a gradual increase in the number of people owning cars.
    拥有汽车的人数一直在逐渐上升。

英英解释:

名词 gradual:

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

形容词 gradual:

  1. proceeding in small stages
  2. (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt