| 单词 | gradual |
| 释义 | gradual (grædʒuəl ) adjective B2 A gradual change or process occurs in small stages over a long period of time, rather than suddenly. Losing weight is a slow, gradual process. You can expect her progress at school to be gradual rather than brilliant. Synonyms: steady, even, slow, regular Collocations: gradual climb Last year, though, the gradual climb turned into a giddy ascent as retail investors loaded up on debt and took a punt on equities. Times, Sunday Times A gradual climb improves forward visibility over the nose of the aircraft and decreases wear and tear on engines that rely on air cooling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The new year saw more consistent results at home with 4 wins in a row, resulting in a gradual climb up the table. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The profile of its light curve, with a gradual climb to maximum brightness, was unusual when compared to a supernova. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Once this had been reached, the force began a gradual climb to the instructed height of 5,000 feet. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This gradual exposure will surely mean occasional outbreaks, from which most people will recover. Times,Sunday Times The process would begin with a gradual exposure to similar stimuli such as cartoons depicting blood or pictures of slight wounds in a medical book. Times, Sunday Times A therapist will help you identify and challenge your thoughts and set goals in relation to gradual exposure. The Sun As a result steel plates do not need aquatinting as gradual exposure of the plate via successive dips into acid will produce the same result. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A key element of this component was gradual exposure, in which the patient was confronted by the things they fear in a structured, sensitive manner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Over the next few months she experienced a gradual increase in energy and vitality that she says amounted to a transformation. Times, Sunday Times (2007) One side-effect of the gradual increase in the amount of wood in the new bats is that each willow tree produces fewer bats. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Serum copper levels showed gradual increase from precancer to cancer patients. 2006, 'Circulating Immune Complexes and trace elements (Copper, Iron and Selenium) as markers in oral precancer and cancer : a randomised, controlled clinical trial', Head & Face Medicine On the positive side, there had undoubtedly also been the gradual introduction of a rather vague and illogical brain into the endless fascination of science. The Times Literary Supplement The most important pre-release experience that he would have received would have been a gradual introduction to life outside jail. Times, Sunday Times An education act passed in 1905 established school boards on a popular franchise and provided for the gradual introduction of compulsory education. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the 1820s great changes began to occur in how a book might be covered, with the gradual introduction of techniques for mechanical book-binding. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For a better intuitive understand we can use the dimensionality of inputs, as justification to a gradual introduction of semantic complexity::! Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No matter how reliable the car, a stray stone could damage a pipe, leading to a gradual loss of oil. Times, Sunday Times Both conditions are caused by the gradual loss of cells under the retina's surface that are essential for maintaining the health of the lightsensitive photoreceptors. Times, Sunday Times We have become inured to the gradual loss of species. Times, Sunday Times The 2011 purchase of the latter meant the gradual loss of some institutional business. Times, Sunday Times Which of us over 40 hasn't noticed a gradual loss of certain memories and an inability to store new ones? Times, Sunday Times But a more gradual move to a flat rate would only prolong the problem. Times, Sunday Times He was preoccupied with the idea of the 'disappearance of the art object', which referred to the gradual move, in art, away from the object towards the idea. Times, Sunday Times A gradual move towards synchronising the dates of general and council elections would encourage electors to base their decision on local policies when voting in the latter. Times, Sunday Times The recent increase in mill capacity has been necessary to compensate for the gradual move of mining into the lower grade primary ore zone. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During the 18th century there was a gradual move towards fixed denomination notes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As long as he shows gradual progress over the coming months, things are likely to be developing normally. Times, Sunday Times And not content with historical examples, he includes a detailed description of the gradual progress of the disease through an individual case. The Times Literary Supplement A player can participate in a quick ladder games with gradual progress of competitive play due to being paired with another similarly skilled opponents. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Other variations include development (gradual progress) and advancement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The rock paintings here track the gradual progress and various adaptations that the prehistoric man was making in his lifestyle. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I feel that every record has been a gradual progression. The Sun The early albums were a gradual progression from the first to about the fifth but the last two have been larger strides on the journey, if you like. The Sun While there was an ebb and flow, good years and average years, there was also a gradual progression. Times, Sunday Times In his studies, he noticed there was a gradual progression from intuitive to scientific and socially acceptable responses. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He said that while overcapacity would continue this year, he believed that a gradual recovery would take shape in 2010. Times, Sunday Times A prolonged recession and continuing house price dives would sharply raise the bill; a gradual recovery would diminish it. Times, Sunday Times Most economists expect a gradual recovery but warn that there might be a hiccup or two later in the year. ST He will face a massively reduced economy, groaning under skyscraping debt, higher unemployment and only a gradual recovery. The Sun But it forecast a gradual recovery for world output in 2010, with growth rising to 3 per cent. Times, Sunday Times That should include the gradual reduction of the huge trade surplus that helped to drive the boom in cheap credit. Times, Sunday Times The coffee chain's 'indulgent' beverage range will see the gradual reduction over the next five years. The Sun That would lead, in turn, to a gradual reduction in quality, with regulation proving less effective than competition at maintaining standards. Times, Sunday Times Some 42 per cent in the gradual reduction group quit sugar in tea - as did 36 per cent who cut it out in one step. The Sun A gradual reduction in services will also enable lines to be cleared so freight services can transport vital goods around the country. The Sun But a gradual return to rhythm and blues in recent years has brought about an unexpected renaissance. Times, Sunday Times A gradual return to some kind of normality will be needed, though not for a few weeks yet. Times,Sunday Times She compares the feeling to a gradual return to normality. The Sun Ease the pain with rest, cold compresses and antiinflammatories, and a gradual return to normal activities, which may take weeks. The Sun Initial treatment involves rest, ice, elevation, compression and anti-inflammatories, followed by a gradual return to activities. Times, Sunday Times The 1970s saw the gradual rise of in-car cassette players - a popular alternative to the clunky eight-track tapes. Times, Sunday Times As a result, there has been a gradual rise in salaries to tempt candidates from outside the sector. Times, Sunday Times They are expected to show inflation on track to meet the 2% target and growth strengthening even when market expectations of a gradual rise in interest rates are assumed. Times, Sunday Times However, lenders believe that growing expectations of a gradual rise in base rates over the coming years could persuade more borrowers to lock in to long-term deals. Times, Sunday Times But it expects a gradual rise throughout the second half of next year. Times, Sunday Times It will not necessarily be a gradual slide into oblivion. Times, Sunday Times To understand its gradual slide towards obsolescence over the past few decades, you have to know a little of the history. Times, Sunday Times To be sure, there will be a gradual slide towards the chino, but at least said platitude will make some reference to body shape/basic humanity. Times, Sunday Times With the 1930s, another gradual slide began. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This gradual transformation suggests that some secret agencies at least have begun to recognize a fundamental historiographical truth. The Times Literary Supplement Dozy as they may be, they will notice a gradual transformation. Times,Sunday Times And so began the gardens' gradual transformation into an elegant attraction for persons of quality. Times, Sunday Times If you want some early evidence of their action planning, look at the stadium itself and observe its gradual transformation. Times, Sunday Times She had witnessed my gradual transformation from a nervous thirtysomething former management consultant, hopelessly out of her depth on the high seas, into a self-sufficient, capable adventurer. Times, Sunday Times A gradual transition was under way from a 'highgrowth era to a relatively stable growth era', he said. Times, Sunday Times Call it a conscious uncoupling if you will, a gradual transition from being owned by big business back into an independent company of his own. Times, Sunday Times In giving up the party leadership but remaining in the chancellery, she had hoped to usher in a gradual transition to a new era. Times,Sunday Times Instead, he brought a quiet, patient determination to his task of effecting the gradual transition to police primacy, which started to become a reality in his time. Times, Sunday Times These days it's all about a gradual transition through flexible working, re-skilling and accommodating my later-life aspirations. Times, Sunday Times It has been a very slow rehabilitation, a gradual warming, a steady application of tact, patience and forbearance to win over a sceptical public. Times, Sunday Times This process led to a gradual warming of relations between the two countries. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Gradual warming with blankets; an external heating source should not be used. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Spring typically begins with some snowfall, but sees a gradual warming trend as the season progress. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Last week we incorrectly stated the gradual withdrawal of the personal allowance for those earning more than 100,000 was introduced by the coalition government. Times, Sunday Times Lucrative research partnerships are increasingly sought by university leaders after the gradual withdrawal of government funding for the sector. Times,Sunday Times To ensure higher earners do not benefit from the increased allowance, the coalition also introduced its gradual withdrawal for those earning more than 100,000. Times, Sunday Times It also engenders a closer relationship with healthcare professionals, which hopefully leads to gradual withdrawal of the substitute treatment and a return to normal life. Times, Sunday Times It should replace the current cliff-edge, where falling a few days short can cost individuals 200,000, with a taper or gradual withdrawal of immediate pension. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 逐渐的 Japanese: 徐々の |
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