中英词典
tapering [ˈteɪpərɪŋ]
形容词
1. 逐渐变细的; 逐渐变尖的
2. 逐渐减少的; 逐渐缩小的
名词
1. 逐渐变细; 逐渐变尖
2. 逐渐减少; 逐渐缩小
词语辨析
tapered: 形容物体两端逐渐变细或变尖
narrowing: 用于描述宽度逐渐变窄
词汇扩充
taper off: 逐渐减少或变小
tapered pants: 锥形裤
近义词
1. narrowing
2. thinning
反义词
1. widening
2. expanding
柯林斯词典
In a tapering shape, an object or structure becomes gradually narrower towards one end.
牛津词典
Become progressively narrower or fewer towards one end.
用法
形容词用于描述物体逐渐变细或变尖,名词用于表示逐渐减少或缩小。
例句
1. The tower has a tapering design, with the top narrower than the base. (这座塔呈逐渐变细的设计,顶部比底部窄。)
2. She wore a pair of tapered trousers that accentuated her slim figure. (她穿着一条强调她纤细身材的锥形裤。)
3. The road tapered off into the distance, disappearing into the horizon. (道路逐渐消失在远方,消失在地平线上。)
4. The company is planning to taper off production due to decreased demand. (由于需求减少,公司计划逐渐减少生产。)
5. The river tapered to a narrow stream as it flowed towards the mountains. (河流在流向山脉时变成了一条狭窄的小溪。)
6. She had a tapering waist that was emphasized by the tight dress she wore. (她有一条纤细的腰线,穿着紧身裙更加突出。)
7. The mountain had a tapered peak that seemed to touch the sky. (山顶呈锥形,似乎触及天空。)
8. The building had a tapering roof that gave it a unique appearance. (建筑物有一个锥形屋顶,使其具有独特的外观。)
9. The candle burned with a tapering flame, casting a soft glow in the room. (蜡烛燃烧着,火焰逐渐变细,在房间里投出柔和的光芒。)
10. The peninsula has a tapering shape that extends into the sea. (半岛呈锥形,伸向大海。)
11. His patience tapered off as the meeting dragged on without reaching a conclusion. (随着会议拖延未能达成结论,他的耐心逐渐减少。)
12. The river bank tapered gently, providing a smooth slope for people to walk down to the water. (河岸温和地变细,为人们顺利走向水边提供了一个平缓的坡道。)
13. The siren's wail tapered off into the distance as the emergency vehicle sped away. (紧急车辆驶离时,警报器的尖叫声逐渐消失在远方。)
14. The tower's tapered design made it look elegant and modern against the city skyline. (塔楼的锥形设计使其在城市天际线上看起来既优雅又现代。)
15. The company decided to taper off their advertising campaign as they had reached their target audience. (由于已经接触到目标受众,公司决定逐渐减少他们的广告活动。)
16. The mountain trail tapered to a narrow path that led to a hidden waterfall. (山间小径逐渐变窄,通往一个隐藏的瀑布。)
17. The candle's tapering flame flickered in the breeze, casting shadows on the wall. (蜡烛逐渐变细的火焰在微风中闪烁,将阴影投射在墙上。)
18. Her speech tapered off as she struggled to find the right words to express her emotions. (她的讲话因为难以找到合适的词语表达自己的情感而逐渐停止。)
19. The river tapered into a series of small streams that meandered through the forest. (河流逐渐分成一系列蜿蜒穿过森林的小溪。)
20. The bird's beak had a tapering shape that allowed it to catch fish with precision. (鸟嘴呈锥形,使其能够精准地捕捉鱼类。)