Word · Frequency #22099
tapering
锥形;尖削形
核心释义
A shape that narrows gradually toward one end.
- 1.
锥形。
A tapered shape.
- 2.
逐渐减小尺寸或数量
the act of gradually lowering the size or amount
逐渐减少;逐步缩减;锥形。;逐渐减小尺寸或数量
用法In use
The tapering of the road after the bridge causes drivers to slow down.
用法提示:tapering作名词,表示“逐渐变窄的形态”。
Designers often consider the tapering of a bottle when making it fit the hand.
用法提示:tapering是名词,作宾语,表示“锥形”。
The tree's tapering is more obvious in winter without leaves.
用法提示:tapering是名词,表示“逐渐变细的形态”。
the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose
tapering of [noun]
The tapering of the medication must be done under medical supervision.
药物的逐渐减量必须在医疗监督下进行。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- gradual tapering
- 逐渐减少;逐步缩减
- The doctor recommended a gradual tapering of the medication.医生建议逐渐减少药物剂量。
- tapering off
- 逐渐减弱;逐步下降
- The tapering off of the storm brought relief to the town.暴风雨的逐渐减弱给小镇带来了宽慰。
- tapering period
- 减量期;缩减期
- Runners often include a tapering period before a marathon.跑者经常在马拉松前安排一个减量期。
- tapering schedule
- 减量计划;逐步缩减安排
- The nurse provided a tapering schedule for the steroid treatment.护士提供了类固醇治疗的减量计划。
- tapering of stimulus
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
细蜡烛叫taper,越烧越尖细——tapering就是逐渐变细、逐步缩减。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:technical descriptions、financial reports 作为名词的 tapering 多用于正式、书面语境,指物体逐渐变细的形态,或数量、规模等逐步缩减的过程;日常口语中更常见的是动词 taper 或它的其他形式。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
与 tapering /ˈteɪpɚɪŋ/ 真正押韵的是 capering /ˈkeɪpərɪŋ/ 和 papering /ˈpeɪpərɪŋ/,它们都以重读元音 /eɪ/ 开头,后面接 /pərɪŋ/。suffering、tampering、tempering、whispering 虽也有 -ering 拼写,但第一个音节的元音分别是 /ʌ/、/æ/、/ɛ/、/ɪ/,与 /eɪ/ 不同,并不押韵。
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