taper
UK/'teipә/US
GREA2
Definitions
v.
To become gradually narrower or thinner toward one end; to diminish gradually
（使）逐渐变细；逐渐减少
n.
A slender candle; a gradual narrowing toward one end
细蜡烛；锥形，尖细
adj.
Gradually narrowing to a point
逐渐变细的，锥形的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtaperother
=taper
Common Collocations
- 1.taper off逐渐减少；慢慢停止
- 2.taper down逐步缩减
- 3.[taper to a point]逐渐收尖
- 4.gradual taper逐渐变细
Example Sentences
- 1.
The candle tapered to a fine point at the top.
- 2.
The doctor advised him to taper off his medication gradually rather than stopping abruptly.
- 3.
The architect designed columns that taper elegantly toward the ceiling.