gradually
英 /ˈɡrædʒuəli/ 美 /ˈɡrædʒuəli/
- adv. 逐渐地；逐步地slowly over time, rather than all at once
The sky gradually grew darker as we walked home.
我们走回家时，天色渐渐暗了下来。
Cities can gradually reduce traffic congestion by improving public transport and creating safer routes for cyclists.
城市可以通过改善公共交通、为骑车者建设更安全的路线，逐步缓解交通拥堵。
搭配
gradually increase 逐渐增加gradually improve 逐步改善gradually disappear 逐渐消失
辨析提示
强调变化缓慢发生，不只是动作速度慢。
词族
gradual (adj.)
近义 progressively
反义 suddenly、abruptly
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