1. a convex shape that narrows toward a point
2. the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
3. a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
同義詞:wick
4. stick of wax with a wick in the middle
同義詞:candle, wax light
動詞taper:
1. diminish gradually
2. give a point to
同義詞:sharpen, point
- 習慣用語
- taper [away] down 減少, 削減
- taperoff (使)一頭逐漸變細; (使)逐漸減小[停止]; 衰減; 遞減