v.(使)逐渐变窄
taper的现在分词

原形：taper第三人称单数：tapers复数：tapers过去式：tapered过去分词：tapered现在分词：tapering

The pencil's lead tapers down to a fine point at the end.
这支铅笔的笔芯在末端逐渐变细。
The tree trunk tapers as it rises towards the sky.
树干随着向上生长而逐渐变细。
She wore a dress with a narrow tapering neckline.
她穿了一件领口逐渐收窄的连衣裙。
The light from the lighthouse tapers off into the distance.
灯塔的光线在远处逐渐减弱。
The musician played a beautiful piece on the violin, with a smooth and controlled taper in volume.
音乐家用小提琴演奏了一首优美的曲子，音量渐弱，控制得恰到好处。
The staircase tapers from a wide base to a narrow top.
楼梯从宽大的底部逐渐变窄，直至顶部。
The medicine bottle has a conical taper, making it easy to grip.
药瓶有一个锥形的渐缩设计，便于抓握。
The garden path tapers gently to the main entrance.
花园小径缓缓地向主要入口倾斜。
A cigar's circumference tapers as you smoke it.
抽烟时雪茄的周长会逐渐变小。
The athlete's sprint speed showed a remarkable tapering effect, allowing them to maintain power towards the finish line.
运动员的冲刺速度表现出显著的渐减效果，使他们在终点线附近保持了强大的力量。