It was a tough course over a gradual ascent before the big climb of Bluebell Hill.

这是蓝钟山大攀登之前在一段缓坡上的艰难路程。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

A gradual agricultural revolution in northern Europe stemmed from concerns over food supplies at a time of rising populations.

北欧渐进的农业革命源于人口增长时期对粮食供应的担忧。

youdao

Losing weight is a slow, gradual process.

减肥是一个缓慢而逐渐的过程。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

"We have very high confidence that by that date conditions will permit us to end the surge and begin a gradual and responsible drawdown of U.S.forces."

VOA: standard.2009.12.08

And they squarely faced the question of a gradual abolition plan for the state of Virginia in 1831 and '32.

然而在1831和32年间的弗吉尼亚州,他们所面临的问题就是,如何开展废除奴隶制的计划

耶鲁公开课 - 美国内战与重建课程节选

That means there's a gradual adjustment of dividends to earnings.

股利与收益间存在一个逐渐变化的过程

耶鲁公开课 - 金融市场课程节选

"It's a gradual process, when a hospital discharges a chronic patient to his home, " Dr Noy said.

BBC: Ariel Sharon: Former Israeli prime minister moved home

There are many possible scenarios, including a continued gradual recovery, a double-dip recession, a Japanese-style stagflation, or a genuine depression.

FORBES: "W" Not Happening

He was a singer, a songwriter, a piano player, a failed painter, a highly successful and systematic drinker, a gradual wreck, and a star.

NEWYORKER: Private Wars