Word · Frequency #32826
tapered
/ˈteɪpɝːd/
adjective
渐细的；锥形的
核心释义
narrowing gradually toward a point
- 1.
逐渐向一点收窄。
Narrowing gradually towards a point.
- 2.
逐渐变窄
becoming gradually narrower
逐渐向一点收窄。；逐渐变窄；锥形的；尖削的；渐缩的
用法In use
The knife has a tapered blade that makes it easy to slice meat.
用法提示：tapered 作形容词修饰 blade，表示刀身向末端逐渐变细。
The table legs are tapered, giving the furniture a lighter look.
用法提示：tapered 作形容词，说明桌腿从上到下逐渐变细。
She prefers tapered trousers because they fit closely around the ankle.
用法提示：tapered 作形容词修饰 trousers，表示裤子向脚踝逐渐收窄。
trousers with tapered legs
相关词与表达Connections
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
表示逐渐变细，常与to搭配表示变细至某形状。
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