| 释义 |
gradual/ˈɡrædʒʊəl/ adj. & n.●adj. 1 taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees 逐渐的；渐进的 2 not rapid or steep or abrupt 逐步的；不陡的，渐变的 ●n. Eccl. 【教会】 1 a response sung or recited between the Epistle and Gospel in the Mass (弥撒中的)升阶圣歌 2 a book of music for the sung Mass service 升阶圣歌集 □ gradually adv.□ gradualness n.[medieval Latin gradualis, -ale from Latin gradus ‘step’, the noun referring to the altar steps on which the response is sung] |