taper off 逐渐减少
taper to a point 逐渐变尖
1. The road tapers as it reaches the valley.
道路在到达山谷时逐渐变窄。
2. His influence tapers off as he grows older.
他的影响力随着年龄增长而逐渐减弱。
A: Does the road taper as it goes up the hill?
A：路在向上爬坡时会变窄吗？
B: Yes, it tapers significantly.
B：是的，它明显变窄了。
1) 逐渐变细
2) 逐渐减少
3) 逐渐减弱
1. 逐渐变细
2. 逐渐减弱
e.g.
The flame tapers as the candle burns down.
随着蜡烛燃尽，火焰也逐渐变小。
verb
1. To become gradually thinner toward one end.
2. To decrease gradually in size, amount, or intensity.
Synonym: diminish, decrease