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| /ˈgrædʒuəl/ |
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| 1 | gradual processes and changes happen slowly and by small amounts 逐渐的；渐渐的；逐步的 |
| a gradual change in the climate 气候的逐渐变化 |
| Any rise in water temperature will be gradual. 水温是逐渐上升的。 |
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| 2 | a gradual slope is not steep （斜坡）平缓的 |
| a gradual ascent to the top of the hill 一条平缓通向山顶的坡路 |
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