gradually
gb/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuli/ us/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuli/
A2
英语
~ 2400
义项
0 个义项
adverb
A2
property
1
Slowly, over a period of time
Happening slowly, step by step, not all at once.
用法模式：
[something] happens gradually
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'gradually' with 'eventually'. 'Gradually' describes the manner of change over time, while 'eventually' means 'in the end'.
近义词
slowly (Focuses only on speed, without necessarily implying a steady process.)
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steadily (Emphasizes a smooth and continuous process without sudden changes.)
反义词
suddenly (Implies happening all at once, without warning or a slow build-up.)
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abruptly (Emphasizes a sharp and unexpected change or stop.)
搭配
gradually increase
|gradually decrease
|gradually improve
|gradually change
|gradually fade
主题
time
|change
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Temperatures will gradually rise over the next few days.
- She gradually realized that she had made a mistake.
- The old building is gradually falling into ruin.
- His strength gradually returned after the illness.
- The noise gradually faded until it was gone.
学习者例句
- The sun gradually went down.
- He gradually learned to speak English.
- The baby gradually stopped crying.
- My city is gradually getting bigger.
- She gradually became more confident.
语法
相关表达
gradually but surely
1/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuli bˈʌt ʃˈʊɹli/
fixed phrase
Slowly yet certainly happening
Slowly, but certain to happen or succeed.
例句
- The company is gradually but surely expanding into new markets.
- Gradually but surely, her health improved after the surgery.