peter
v
(phr v) peter out decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end 逐渐减少; 渐渐消失
The path petered out deep in the forest. 小路漫漫消失在密林深处.
The story begins dramatically but the plot peters out before the end. 这故事有些虎头蛇尾.
🗣️ 情景例句
I'm staying in a holiday resort.
我正呆在一个度假胜地。
This product is doing very well in foreign countries.
这种产品在国外很畅销。
Then Dr.Millington asked the caller if he was a relative of the patient.