tapering

基本解释

• adj.尖端细的；渐渐减少的
• 动词taper的现在分词形式.

同根派生

英汉例句

用作形容词 (adj.)

• Parrots, usually having long tapering tails, are often kept as pets.
  鹦鹉通常长有锥形尾巴，常被作为宠物饲养。
• The number of applicants for the course has been tapering off recently.
  申请上该课程的人近来已逐渐减少。