gradual
01
逐渐的, 逐步的
occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time
例子
The company experienced gradual growth over the past decade.
公司在过去十年中经历了逐渐的增长。
Her recovery from surgery was gradual, with improvements observed over several weeks.
她手术后的恢复是逐渐的，几周内观察到了改善。
Gradual
01
升阶经, 渐进圣歌
a liturgical chant or response, sung or recited between the reading of the Epistle and the Gospel during a Christian Mass
例子
The choir beautifully performed the gradual before the Gospel reading.
唱诗班在福音阅读前优美地演唱了升阶经。
The gradual was recited in Latin, following the tradition of the early church.
升阶经是用拉丁语诵读的，遵循早期教会的传统。
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升阶经, 格里高利圣歌书
a book that holds the choral sections of the Mass, used for singing the liturgical responses and chants during the service
例子
The choir director opened the gradual to review the chants for the upcoming service.
合唱团指挥打开了升阶经，以审查即将举行的礼拜的圣歌。
The medieval gradual was beautifully illustrated, reflecting its importance in the liturgy.
中世纪的升阶经被精美地插图，反映了它在礼仪中的重要性。
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