| 释义 |
●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] |