progressively
UK/prəˈgresɪvli/US
B1
Definitions
adv.
In a way that increases or develops gradually in steps.
逐步地，日益地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprogressiveforward, for, before
+
-lyto step, walk, go
=progressively
progressive + -ly: the adverb form, describing change that happens step by step.
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 exercises get progressively harder as you advance.
- 2.
His health deteriorated progressively over the winter.