plateau
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/plæˈtəʊ/
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/ˈplætəʊ/
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。
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。
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。