gradual

详细解释:a. 逐渐的, 渐增的
n. 弥撒升阶圣歌

词型变化：

名词:gradualness副词:gradually

英语解释：

名词 gradual:

(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

形容词 gradual:

proceeding in small stages(of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

例句：

Here there is a gradual descent to the sea.这里有个通向海的缓坡。