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peter /ˈpiːtə(r)/ ●ˌpeter ˈout (into sth) to decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end 逐渐减少；逐渐减弱；渐趋消失◆The road petered out into a dirt track.
大道逐渐变窄，成了一条泥土小径。◆By midday their enthusiasm had petered out.
他们的热情到中午就烟消云散了。◆The conversation gradually petered out.
谈话逐渐停了下来。[v + adv] ➡ SYNONYMS 同义词辨析peter out
die away ◇ fade away ◇ fizzle out ◇ peter out
These verbs can all be used when sth gradually becomes less or weaker, and eventually disappears or stops happening. 这些动词都表示逐渐减少、逐渐减弱、逐渐消失。 See also die down , dwindle away .
die away
(especially of noise) to become gradually weaker or fainter and finally disappear （尤指噪声）逐渐减弱，渐渐消失The sound of their laughter died away. 他们的笑声逐渐听不见了。
fade away
to disappear gradually 逐渐消失Hopes of reaching an agreement seem to be fading away. 达成协议的希望似乎越来越渺茫。The laughter faded away. 笑声逐渐消失。
NOTE Fade can be used on its own * fade 可单独使用Her smile faded. 她的笑容逐渐消失了。
fizzle out (informal)
to gradually become less successful and end in a disappointing way 走向失败；终成泡影；虎头蛇尾The threatened revolt just fizzled out. 叛乱的威胁落空了。Her parents are hoping that the relationship will fizzle out. 她父母巴不得这段恋情鸡飞蛋打。
peter out
to gradually become smaller, quieter or weaker and then end 逐渐减小；逐渐减弱；渐趋消失The campaign petered out for lack of support. 这一活动因乏人相助，逐渐归于沉寂。The conversation eventually petered out. 最后终止了谈话。
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONSthe storm / wind / rain peters out / dies awaysb's voice peters out / dies away / fades awaysb's words peter out / die away / fade awaya revolt / relationship peters out / fizzles out |