1.gradual adj.逐渐的；渐进的
(教材P54)Though he was affected by gradual blindness soon after the performance...
尽管演出后不久他就逐渐失明……
a gradual process 一个循序渐进的过程
gradual growth 逐渐成长
a gradual increase in the birth rate 出生率的逐渐增长
a gradual change in climate 气候的逐渐变化
a gradual increase in the number of people owning cars 拥有汽车的人数在逐渐上升
As you go further south, you will notice a gradual change of climate.
当你一路往南走下去的时候，你就会注意到气候的逐渐变化。
词语积累：
gradually adv.逐渐地；逐步地
have gradually changed逐渐变化
温馨提示：
exercise用法小解
exercise特指：(1)为提高技巧或业务水平而规定的“练习”“训练”可数名词，使用时可用“an exercise”也可用复数“exercises”。
如：The book contains a series of graded exercises adapted for beginners.书中有一系列按难易排列的练习，以适应初学者之用。
(2)“体格锻炼”。
如：You need more outdoor exercise.你需要多做户外锻炼。
这时exercise不可数。
