原形是gradually,其构词法是词源gradual+后缀ly,中文意思是adv. 逐渐地,逐步地

They begin with very simple tasks, but their responsibilities gradually increase.他们从非常简单的工作开始,但他们的职责会逐渐增加。

Abundant water resources, water supply capacity to gradually increase.水源充裕,供水能力逐步增强。

gradually的原形

原形是grade,意思是等级,例如:

1、On an approach to assessment of students' academic grades.评定学生学习成绩等级的方法

2、Your will be graded down if you are not prepared for class.如果你没为上课准备好一切,也会降低你的成绩等级。

3、They believe students are owed a good grade simply because they put a lot of effort into a class.他们相信学生要获得一个好成绩等级很简单,因为他们对一个课程注入大量的努力。