taper

/ˈteɪ.pɚ/

动词

  • (使)一端逐渐变窄

    Taper your brows slightly at the end.

    在眉毛尾部轻微变细。

/ˈteɪ.pɚ/

名词

  • 细枝小蜡烛; 点火木片;灯芯;烛芯

    The old house had a taper on the mantelpiece, reminding us of how people used to light their homes.

    这座老房子壁炉架上有一根细枝小蜡烛,让我们想起人们过去是如何点亮他们的家。

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