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Peters Meaning in English

word · lemma: peter

/ˈpitɝz/
PEE-turz
/pˈiːtəz/
PEE-tuhz

释义

'Peters' is the third-person singular present tense of 'peter,' meaning to gradually become weaker, less, or to disappear, often after a good start.

用法与细微差别

This verb is most commonly found in the phrasal verb 'peter out.' Without 'out,' 'peter' is quite rare in modern English except for literary or descriptive texts. Usually means a gradual loss of energy, intensity, or number.

例句

The sound peters away as the train leaves.

basic

Her excitement peters out after a few days.

basic

The rain peters out by noon.

basic

His energy always peters out before the race ends.

natural

If the conversation peters out, just change the topic.

natural

Our plan kind of peters out when we run out of ideas.

natural