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taper

/ˈteɪpər/ American
  • n. 小蜡烛, 逐渐变细, 逐渐减少
Definition
  • n. a thin candle, or a gradual narrowing or decrease in shape or amount
Example
The candle began to taper toward the top as it burned.
蜡烛燃烧时顶部逐渐变细。