首页英语词典tapertaper英英释意

taper

英['teɪpə] 美['tepɚ]
  • n. 细蜡烛,烛芯;逐渐变弱;锥形物
  • vi. 逐渐减少;逐渐变弱
  • vt. 逐渐减少;使成锥形

英英释意


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
4. stick of wax with a wick in the middle