peter
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/ˈpiːtər/
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/ˈpiːtə(r)/
To slowly stop or fade away.
The laughter from the party petered out when the guests left.
当客人离开时,派对上的笑声逐渐消失了。
To gradually lose energy or effectiveness.
Peter's interest in the hobby started to peter out after a few months.
彼得对这项爱好的兴趣在几个月后开始逐渐减退。
A common name for a man or boy, used informally.
Hey Peter, how's your day going?
嘿,彼得,你今天过得怎么样?