gradual

['grædjuəl]

adj.逐渐的, 逐步的, 平缓的

例句与用法：

Here there is a gradual descent to the sea.

这里有个通向海的缓坡。

I advocate a policy of gradual reform.

我拥护逐步改革的政策。

A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through retirement, resignation, or death.

人员耗损，减缩人员指逐渐的、正常的成员或人员的减少，如退休、辞职或死亡

Gradual change is preferable to sudden, large- scale change.

逐步的变化比突然的、大规模的变化更好。

Gradual deterioration of specific tissues, cells, or organs with corresponding impairment or loss of function, caused by injury, disease, or aging.

变性特定的组织、细胞或器官随着受伤、疾病或年老而导致的相应的功能的削弱或丧失，而形成的逐渐的变质

There has been a gradual increase in the number of people owning cars.

拥有汽车的人数一直在逐渐上升。

词形变化：

副词: gradually | 名词: gradualness |

详细释义：

a.

1. 逐渐的, 逐步的

It's a process of gradual development.

这是一个逐渐发展的过程。

2. (斜坡)平缓的

n.

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