"tapers" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 逐渐变细
• 逐渐减少

Definition

“Tapers” 是 “taper” 的第三人称单数形式，意思是一端逐渐变细，或者数量、强度等慢慢减少。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

既可用于描述物体一端变细（如“道路逐渐变窄”），也可用于比喻某个数量或过程逐渐减少（如“热情逐渐消退”）。常搭配 'tapers off' 使用。

Examples

The candle tapers to a thin point at the top.

蜡烛顶部**逐渐变细**成一个尖点。

The path tapers as you go deeper into the forest.

小路越往森林里走**就越窄**。

Her excitement tapers as the movie drags on.

她的兴奋**逐渐减少**，因为电影拖得很长。

My interest really tapers after reading the first few pages.

我读完前几页后兴趣就**逐渐减少**了。

The pain tapers over time until it finally goes away.

疼痛**逐渐减轻**，直到最终消失。

This road tapers from four lanes down to two as you leave the city.

这条公路在离开城市时**从四车道逐渐变成两车道**。