“渐渐地”在英语中常见的表达有 gradually、little by little、step by step 等,具体使用哪个取决于语境:
gradually:强调过程是逐步的、缓慢的,常用于描述变化、发展或进步等。例如:
The weather is getting warmer gradually.(天气在逐渐变暖。)
He gradually improved his English skills through constant practice.(通过不断的练习,他的英语技能逐渐提高了。)
little by little:意思是“一点一点地,逐渐地”,更侧重于描述一种缓慢且持续的过程,常带有一种逐步积累或改变的意味。例如:
Little by little, she regained her confidence after the failure.(失败之后,她一点一点地恢复了自信。)
The ice on the lake is melting little by little.(湖面上的冰正在一点一点地融化。)
step by step:侧重于强调按照一定的步骤或阶段逐渐进行,通常用于描述完成某件事情的过程。例如:
We will solve this problem step by step.(我们会一步一步地解决这个问题。)
He learned to play the guitar step by step.(他一步一步地学会了弹吉他。)