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progressively

🇬🇧 UK/prəˈgresɪvli/🇺🇸 US
B1

Definitions

adv.

In a way that increases or develops gradually over time.

逐渐地;日益增多地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
proforward, for, before
+
gress
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
+
lyin the manner of
=progressively

Common Collocations

  • 1.progressively worse每况愈下
  • 2.progressively more difficult愈发困难
  • 3.progressively larger逐渐扩大
  • 4.progressively develop逐步发展

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The patient's condition became progressively worse despite medical treatment.

  • 2.

    She found the coursework progressively more challenging as the semester went on.

  • 3.

    The company has progressively expanded its operations into new markets.

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