gradation

英 [ɡrəˈdeɪʃn]

美 [ɡrəˈdeɪʃn]

n.  逐渐的变化; 层次; 阶段; 等级; 刻度

复数：gradations　

GRE电力

BNC.21349 / COCA.21630

牛津词典

noun

• 逐渐的变化；层次；阶段；等级
  any of the small changes or levels which sth is divided into; the process or result of sth changing gradually
  1. gradations of colour
     各种层次的颜色
  2. gradation in size
     大小等级
• 刻度
  a mark showing a division on a scale
  1. the gradations on a thermometer
     温度计上的刻度

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 逐渐的变化；渐变
  Gradationsare small differences or changes in things.
  1. But TV images require subtle gradations of light and shade.
     但是，电视影像要求有十分细微的光影变化。

英英释义

noun

• the act of arranging in grades
  Synonym:graduation
• a degree of ablaut
  Synonym:grade
• relative position in a graded series
  1. always a step behind
  2. subtle gradations in color
  3. keep in step with the fashions
  Synonym:step

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