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gradual
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Derivatives :
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gradualness
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adv
gradually
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- gradual
['grædjuəl]
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adjective
[+change]
[ process]
[ improvement]
逐渐的
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- gradual
[ˈgræʤʊəl]
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adjective
逐渐的，渐渐的
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2.
adjective
平缓的，坡度小的
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n.[c]
[Catholicism]
赞美诗
Collins English-English Dictionary
- gradual
['grædjυəl]
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adj
occurring, developing, moving, etc, in small stages
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a gradual improvement in health
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not steep or abrupt
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a gradual slope
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n
[often capital]
[Christianity]
an antiphon or group of several antiphons, usually from the Psalms, sung or recited immediately after the epistle at Mass
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a book of plainsong containing the words and music of the parts of the Mass that are sung by the cantors and choir
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[Etymology]
C16: from Medieval Latin gradualis relating to steps, from Latin gradus a step
Examples
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Obesity is gradual and progressive, often starting by age 4 or 5 years.
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肥胖是逐渐增加的，往往开始于4岁或5岁。
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a gradual improvement in health
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平坡
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a slight (or gentle, gradual) slope
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熏陶
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exert a gradual, uplifting influence on; nurture; edify
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国防体制的逐渐成熟标志着我国军队现代化建设的不断完善。
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The gradual ripeness of the national defence system, marks the constant improvement in the modernization of our army.
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看着座车缓缓进站，他掩饰不住自己激动的心情。
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He can not conceal his excitement at the gradual pulling-in of the passenger train.
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掌握一门语言是个渐进过程。
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Mastering a language is a gradual process.
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