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.
當客人離開時,派對上的笑聲逐漸消失了。
To gradually lose energy or effectiveness.
Peter's interest in the hobby started to peter out after a few months.
彼得對這項愛好的兴趣在幾個月後開始逐漸減退。
A common name for a man or boy, used informally.
Hey Peter, how's your day going?
嘿,彼得,你今天過得怎麼樣?