tapers

[US]/ˈteɪpəz/
[UK]/ˈteɪpərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.逐渐变窄的长形物体;微弱的光;极细的蜡烛

Phrases & Collocations

tapers off

逐渐减少

tapers down

逐渐降低

tapers in

逐渐收紧

tapers out

逐渐扩展

tapers towards

逐渐朝向

tapers off gradually

逐渐减少

tapers at ends

在两端逐渐变细

tapers to point

逐渐尖锐

tapers to thin

逐渐变薄

tapers with time

随时间逐渐减少

Example Sentences

the artist uses a brush that tapers at the end for finer details.

这位艺术家使用一支末端逐渐变细的画笔来绘制更细致的细节。

as the candle burns, it tapers down to a small point.

随着蜡烛燃烧,它逐渐变细至一个小点。

the road tapers off into a narrow path through the forest.

这条路逐渐收窄,变成一条穿过森林的小径。

the chef's knife tapers to a sharp edge for precision cutting.

厨师的刀刃逐渐变尖,适合精确切割。

the building's design features a roof that tapers upward.

建筑设计的屋顶向上逐渐变尖。

the fabric tapers at the waist, creating a flattering silhouette.

面料在腰部逐渐变窄,形成一个修身的轮廓。

as the discussion continued, the topics began to taper off.

随着讨论的继续,话题开始逐渐减少。

the trail tapers down to a stream at the bottom of the hill.

小径在山脚下逐渐变窄,通向一条小溪。

the performance tapers to a quiet conclusion.

表演逐渐以安静的方式结束。

the sales of the product began to taper after the initial launch.

该产品的销售在初次推出后开始逐渐减少。

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