decrescent

a. 渐减的, 变小的

发音

/dɪˈkɹɛsənt/

词形变化

decrescents 复数 decrescents more decrescent 比较级 most decrescent 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A crescent oriented with horns turned to sinister (pointing to the viewer's right).

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adj.
  1. 1.

    Becoming gradually less; diminishing.

  2. 2.

    Waning.

    a decrescent moon

词源

From decressant, from Anglo-Norman [Term?], present participle of decreistre (“to decrease”).

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