gradationgra•da•tion /ɡrə'deɪʃ(ə)n/

n 正式

1. C,U (事物变化过程中的)渐变

• by a process of easy gradation 通过平缓渐变的过程

• the gradation from previous honesty to present corruption 从先前的清廉到现在的腐败的逐渐变化

2. 常用复 (变化中的)阶段；等级；层次

• gradations of power 各权力等级

• There are many gradations in colour between light and dark blue. 浅蓝和深蓝之间有许多颜色层次。