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taper

🇬🇧 UK/'teipә/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
taperother
=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.

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