taper

汉语翻译

n. 带子操作工, 小蜡烛, 尖细, 渐弱, 锥形, 尖塔
a. 尖细的, 分等级的
vt. (使)一头逐渐变细, (使)逐渐减少
vi. (使)一头逐渐变细, (使)逐渐减少
【化】 拔梢
相关词组:
taper off

词型变化：

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

英语解释：

名词 taper:

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
   同义词：wick
4. stick of wax with a wick in the middle
   同义词：candle, wax light

动词 taper:

1. diminish gradually
2. give a point to
   同义词：sharpen, point

例句：

1. Taper the plug off a bit with the chisel so that it will fit into the hole.
   用凿子把塞子的一头削掉一点，使它能塞进洞里。
2. A slight taper given a die to facilitate the removal of a casting.
   转子嵌在模具上的细长拨销，使铸件容易被切割
3. Financial aids generally taper off after the first year of college.
   助学金通常在大学一年级之后逐渐减少。