English Dictionary

taper

/ˈteɪpə/

verb

(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end. / (intransitive) To diminish gradually. / (intransitive) (of a central bank) To tighten monetary policy.

I need to taper off my medication slowly.

意味（1）

(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.

Though true cylinders without — within, the villainous green goggling glasses deceitfully tapered downwards to a cheating bottom.

意味（2）

(intransitive) To diminish gradually.

意味（3）

(intransitive) (of a central bank) To tighten monetary policy.