gradually

'grædʒuәli

高考四级六级

r. in a gradual manner

adv. 逐渐地

Oxford 级别

2,325

BNC 频率

2,961

使用频率

gradually 可以拆分为词根 grad（逐步，渐进）和后缀 -ually（副词后缀）。grad 源于拉丁语 gradus，意为步、级别，表示渐进的过程。

例句

1. She gradually improved her English skills by practicing every day.

她通过每天练习，逐渐提高了自己的英语水平。

2. The weather is gradually getting warmer as spring approaches.

随着春天的临近，天气逐渐变暖。

3. He gradually became more confident after attending the public speaking course.

参加演讲课程后，他逐渐变得更加自信。