plateau
🇬🇧 UK/plæ'tәu/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A large area of flat land at a high elevation; a stable level reached after a period of growth or increase
高原;(发展后的)稳定期,平稳阶段
v.
To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off
达到稳定水平,趋于平稳
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.plateau region高原地区
- 2.reach a plateau达到平台
Example Sentences
- 1.
The hiker reached the plateau after climbing for hours.
- 2.
Sales growth has plateaued in the mature market.
- 3.
After rapid expansion, the company reached a plateau.