gradation

英 [ɡrəˈdeɪʃn]

美 [ɡrəˈdeɪʃn]

n. 逐渐的变化; 层次; 阶段; 等级; 刻度

复数：gradations　

BNC.21349 / COCA.21630

牛津词典

noun

逐渐的变化；层次；阶段；等级
any of the small changes or levels which sth is divided into; the process or result of sth changing gradually
1. gradations of colour
  各种层次的颜色
2. gradation in size
  大小等级
刻度
a mark showing a division on a scale
1. the gradations on a thermometer
  温度计上的刻度

N-COUNT 逐渐的变化；渐变
Gradationsare small differences or changes in things.
1. But TV images require subtle gradations of light and shade.
  但是，电视影像要求有十分细微的光影变化。

noun

the act of arranging in grades
Synonym:graduation
a degree of ablaut
Synonym:grade
relative position in a graded series
1. always a step behind
2. subtle gradations in color
3. keep in step with the fashions
Synonym:step

Communication has been the major ingredient for the up gradation of the apes into human beings.
通信已向上渐变为猿到人类的主要成分。
The Application of Gradation Results in Farmland Productivity Accounting
分等成果在农用地产能核算中的应用
Color Image Input Index Influence Reproduction of Gradation
彩色图像的输入指标对层次再现的影响
Research on the influence of aggregate gradation in strength of cement stabilized crushed stone
集料级配对水泥稳定碎石的强度影响作用研究
Gradation distribution and quality control of aggregate in asphalt pavement
沥青面层集料级配分布特征与质量控制
But TV images require subtle gradations of light and shade.
但是，电视影像要求有十分细微的光影变化。
So there is a gradation, it's a matter of degree or how good an inductive argument is.
这里有一个分级，这是程度的事，一个归纳论点有多好。
Analysis of Influence of Gradation and Testing Methods on Porosity of Coarse Aggregate
级配及测试方法对粗集料间隙率的影响分析
The characteristics of gradation, diversity and synthesis of knowledge demand in agricultural machine industry are firstly declared.
首先阐述了农机行业中知识需求的层次性、多样性和综合性等特点。
Research and design on a technology system of concrete multi-aggregate gradation
混凝土骨料多元级配体系的研究与设计