plateau

🇺🇸 /plæˈtəʊ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈplætəʊ/
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noun
R

A large flat area of land that is higher than the land around it.

The hikers reached a high plateau with amazing views of the valley below.

徒步旅行者到达了一个高原,可以欣赏到下方山谷的壮丽景色。

R

A period when something stops growing or improving after a time of progress.

Her weight loss has hit a plateau and isn't changing anymore.

她的体重减轻已经进入平台期,不再发生变化。

verb
R

To stop growing or changing after a period of increase or progress.

Sales have plateaued and are no longer increasing.

销售额已经趋于平稳,不再增长。

translation

n. 高原, 平台期
v. 进入平台期

词形变化

3rd Present plateaus
Past plateaued
Perfect plateaued
Progressive plateauing
Plural plateaux