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taper

英 ['teɪpə] 美['tepɚ]

英英释义实用场景例句

n. 细蜡烛，烛芯；逐渐变弱；锥形物
vi. 逐渐减少；逐渐变弱
vt. 逐渐减少；使成锥形

英英释意

1. a convex shape that narrows toward a point

2. the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)

3. a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

4. stick of wax with a wick in the middle

双语例句

1. Taper the shape of your eyebrows towards the outer corners.: 把你的眉毛修剪成越往外眼角越细的月牙形。

2. I suggested that we start to taper off the counseling sessions.: 我建议我们开始缩短咨询服务的时间。

3. Immigration is expected to taper off.: 估计移民会越来越少。

4. Unlike other trees, it doesn't taper very much. It stays fat all the way up.: 和别的树不同，它不是越往上越细，而是上下一样粗。

5. If the charcoal does fail to light, use a special liquid spray and light it with a long taper.: 要是木炭确实着不了的话，使用一种特殊的液体喷剂，再用长木片将其点燃。