gradual

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gradual 是一个形容词,表示变化或过程缓慢、持续且不突然,强调逐步进行的特点。

用法要点

句型搭配

常用于描述变化、过程或进展,常与名词如 change, process, improvement 等搭配,表示这些是逐步发生的。

• gradual change
• gradual process
• gradual improvement

介词用法

常与介词 in 或 of 连用,表示在某个方面或过程中的逐渐性,例如 gradual in something 或 gradual of something。

• gradual in growth
• gradual of decline
• gradual in learning

语域说明

gradual 适用于正式和非正式语境,在学术、商务和日常对话中都很常见,用于描述缓慢但持续的变化。

• gradual transition
• gradual increase
• gradual recovery

基础例句

The weather is getting warmer in a gradual way as spring approaches.

随着春天临近,天气正逐渐变暖。

She made gradual progress in learning English by practicing every day.

通过每天练习,她在学习英语方面取得了逐步的进步。

We noticed a gradual increase in traffic during the morning rush hour.

我们注意到早高峰期间交通量逐渐增加。

高级例句

The study shows a gradual decline in biodiversity due to climate change over the past decade.

研究表明,由于气候变化,过去十年生物多样性逐渐下降。

In business, a gradual transition to digital platforms can enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

在商业中,逐步过渡到数字平台可以提高效率并降低成本。

The policy aims for a gradual reduction in carbon emissions through sustainable practices.

该政策旨在通过可持续实践逐步减少碳排放。

高频搭配

verb

cause a gradual changeexperience gradual growthundergo gradual improvement

adjective

gradual declinegradual increasegradual processgradual transition

noun

rate of gradual changeeffect of gradual improvementpattern of gradual growth

adverb

very gradualrelatively gradualsurprisingly gradual

preposition

gradual in developmentgradual of progressgradual over time

phrase

at a gradual pacein a gradual mannerthrough gradual steps

常见错误

❌ 错误:The change was gradual and fast.
✓ 正确:The change was gradual and slow.

gradual 本身意味着缓慢,与 fast 矛盾;应使用 slow 或其他表示缓慢的词来保持一致。

❌ 错误:He made a gradual decision quickly.
✓ 正确:He made a gradual decision after careful thought.

gradual 描述过程缓慢,与 quickly 冲突;应强调决策是经过深思熟虑的,以符合 gradual 的含义。

近义词辨析

slow

slow 强调速度低或耗时久,可能没有 gradual 那种持续、逐步变化的含义;gradual 更侧重于变化是分阶段、不突然的。

The traffic was slow (速度慢) vs. The recovery was gradual (逐步恢复)。

progressive

progressive 常表示向前发展或改进,带有积极含义;gradual 更中性,仅描述变化是逐步的,不一定是进步。

Progressive policies aim for social improvement (积极进步) vs. Gradual changes in weather patterns (中性逐步变化)。