tapers

['teipə]

[ tapers ]

n.小蜡烛, 蜡芯,尖锥形,渐弱
v.逐渐变小, 逐渐消失
adj.尖细的,划分等级的

词形变化

副词: taperingly | 动词过去式: tapered | 动词过去分词: tapered | 动词现在分词: tapering | 动词第三人称单数: tapers |

英英释义

名词 taper:

a convex shape that narrows toward a point

同义词：taper

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

同义词：taper

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

同义词：wick, taper

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

同义词：candle, taper, wax light

动词 taper:

diminish gradually

同义词：taper

give a point to

同义词：sharpen, taper, point