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    gradual

    US /ˈɡrædʒuəl/

    ・

    UK /ˈgrædʒuəl/

    B1
    adj.AdjectiveMoving slowly by small amounts, over time
    There has been a gradual change in the weather
    n.NounA gently sloping path or surface.
    The gradual of the hill made it easy to climb.

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    What They Haven't Told You about Climate Change

    04:55What They Haven't Told You about Climate Change
    • the Vikings out of Greenland. And, most recently, a gradual 300-year warming to the present day.

      the Vikings out of Greenland. And, most recently, a gradual 300-year warming to the present day.

    • most recently a gradual 300-year warming to the present day.

      most recently a gradual 300-year warming to the present day.

    B1

    The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart

    09:25The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart
    • Even though the islands were separated only by a narrow strait, the change in animal life wasn't gradual and subtle, it was sudden and distinct.

      Even though the islands were separated only by a narrow strait, the change in animal life wasn't gradual and subtle, it was sudden and distinct.

    • Even though the islands were separated only by a narrow strait, the change in animal life wasn't gradual and subtle.

      Even though the islands were separated only by a narrow strait, the change in animal life wasn't gradual and subtle.

    B1

    Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR

    16:04Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR
    • and will mean gradual but irreversible changes to the human gene pool.

      and will mean gradual but irreversible changes to the human gene pool.

    • the creation of modified humans, designer babies and will mean gradual but

      the creation of modified humans, designer babies and will mean gradual but

    B1

    BBC 6 Minute English July 30, 2015 - What are gibbons singing about? (Subtitle not corrected yet)

    06:05BBC 6 Minute English July 30, 2015 - What are gibbons singing about? (Subtitle not corrected yet)
    • Neil: And evolutionary means a gradual process of change or development.

      Neil: And evolutionary means a gradual process of change or development.

    • Neil: And evolutionary means a gradual process of change or development.

      Neil: And evolutionary means a gradual process of change or development.

    B1

    Kiki's Delivery Service | Studio Ghibli | Movie Review

    03:42Kiki's Delivery Service | Studio Ghibli | Movie Review
    • There isn't a major conflict to overcome here, but rather the gradual shift in going from a positive state of mind to a negative point in being stuck.

      There isn't a major conflict to overcome here, but rather the gradual shift in going from a positive state of mind to a negative point in being stuck.

    • rather the gradual shift in going from a positive state of mind to a negative point in being stuck.

      rather the gradual shift in going from a positive state of mind to a negative point in being stuck.

    B1

    Don't Try To Memorize Vocabulary

    05:52Don't Try To Memorize Vocabulary
    • It doesn't mean that I won't, again, have to look it up the next time, but it's part of that gradual process of getting a sense of what the scope of meaning of the word is as I see it in different contexts,

      It doesn't mean that I won't, again, have to look it up the next time, but it's part of that gradual process of getting a sense of what the scope of meaning of the word is as I see it in different contexts,

    • but it's part of that gradual process of getting a sense of what the scope of meaning of the word is as I see it in different contexts, getting familiar with the word, the word getting familiar with me.

      but it's part of that gradual process of getting a sense of what the scope of meaning of the word is as I see it in different contexts, getting familiar with the word, the word getting familiar with me.

    A2

    Inside Miley Cyrus’s Versace Handbag | In The Bag

    04:12Inside Miley Cyrus’s Versace Handbag | In The Bag
    • This is my Dolce Glow gradual self-tanning lotion, and this is the kabuki brush that I like to apply it with,

      This is my Dolce Glow gradual self-tanning lotion, and this is the kabuki brush that I like to apply it with,

    B1

    If College Majors Were People

    02:51If College Majors Were People
    • And if you go with me, you'll understand that the fall of the Roman Empire was a very gradual process that cannot be tied to any specific date or event.

      And if you go with me, you'll understand that the fall of the Roman Empire was a very gradual process that cannot be tied to any specific date or event.

    • And if you go with me, you'll understand that the fall of the Roman Empire was a very gradual process that cannot be tied to any specific date or event.

      And if you go with me, you'll understand that the fall of the Roman Empire was a very gradual process that cannot be tied to any specific date or event.

    A2

    Andy Richter Remembers His First Meeting With Conan | Where Everybody Knows Your Name

    15:03Andy Richter Remembers His First Meeting With Conan | Where Everybody Knows Your Name
    • That's, that was again, a gradual process.

      That's, that was again, a gradual process.

    • That's—that was, again, a gradual process.

      That's—that was, again, a gradual process.

    A2

    Europe falls behind in a strategic trade route | DW News

    13:56Europe falls behind in a strategic trade route | DW News
    • Okay, so when we talk about access denial, we're talking about this gradual process through which nations or shipping companies can navigate the open parts of the ice.

      Okay, so when we talk about access denial, we're talking about this gradual process through which nations or shipping companies can navigate the open parts of the ice.

    • Okay, so when we talk about access denial, we're talking about this gradual process through which nations or shipping companies can navigate the open parts of the ice.

      Okay, so when we talk about access denial, we're talking about this gradual process through which nations or shipping companies can navigate the open parts of the ice.

    B1