Gradually 表示在一段时间或距离内缓慢变化，而不是一下子完成。

理解要点

用 gradually 修饰变化动词：gradually became darker、improved gradually。也可放在句首：Gradually, the team found a method。

例句

  • The sky gradually became darker.天空逐渐变暗了。
  • She gradually learned to speak with confidence.她逐渐学会了自信地说话。
  • The noise gradually faded during the evening.整个晚上噪声逐渐减弱。
  • Gradually, the team found a better method.团队逐渐找到了一种更好的方法。
  • The road gradually rises toward the village.道路朝村庄逐渐升高。
  • His understanding improved gradually over several weeks.在几个星期里，他的理解逐渐提高了。

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注意事项

Gradually 强调变化分阶段发生；suddenly 把变化表现为突发的。

自己试一试

  1. 选择描述数周变化的词。 His understanding improved step by step over several weeks, or ___. (gradually / suddenly)

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    gradually

    Gradually 适合描述持续数周的变化。

  2. 选择 became 前的副词。 The sky ___ became darker. (gradually / gradual)

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    gradually

    副词 gradually 可以放在 became 前。

  3. 选择描述逐渐提高的副词。 His understanding improved ___. (gradually / gradual)

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    gradually

    句末的 gradually 描述理解提高的方式。

今天就用起来

描述一项逐渐提高的技能，并说出持续了多长时间。