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基本释义
  • n. 小腊烛,尖细,渐弱,锥形,圆锥
    a. 尖细的,分等级的
    vi.
    vt. (使)逐渐变小
词形变化
  • 时　态：ta·pered, ta·per·ing, ta·pers
    副　词：ta'per·ing·ly
常用短语
    1. taper off
      v. 逐渐变细,逐渐停止
    2. taper file
      斜面锉
参考例句
    1. Curved and tapering to a point;sickle - shaped.
      钩状的弯曲的和一端尖细的;镰刀状的
    2. The flagpole tapered off to a point.
      那支旗竿逐渐变细成尖头。
    3. A tapered tuck sewn to adjust the fit of a garment.
      衣服上为适合腰身做的尖缝.
    4. The severity of the hurricane is tapering off at last.
      狂暴的飓风逐渐停息下来了。
    5. A tapered steel pin for enlarging and aligning holes.
      用来扩大或调整孔洞的尖钢针.
英英解释

  • 　4个名词解释

    1. a convex shape that narrows toward a point
    2. the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
      3. show all ... ( 4 )

    　2个动词解释

    1. diminish gradually
      [例]
      • Interested tapered off
    2. give a point to
      [同] point, sharpen, taper
      [例]
      • The candles are tapered