gradual

Definitions

From gradus (a step) + -al = proceeding by steps. Something gradual moves one small step at a time rather than all at once — a gradual slope, a gradual recovery.

Common Collocations

• 1.gradual change逐步变化
• 2.gradual increase逐步增加
• 3.gradual decline逐步下降

Example Sentences

• 1.

  There has been a gradual improvement in air quality.

• 2.

  The path climbs in a gentle, gradual slope.