gradual/'ɡræd?u?l/adj.
[双解] happening slowly over a long period; not sudden逐渐的；渐进的
[语块] gradual blindness逐渐失明； a slow and gradual process一个缓慢而渐进的过程
capable/'keIp?bl/adj.
[双解] having the ability or qualities necessary for doing sth; having the ability to do things well有能力的；有才能的
[语块] a very capable teacher一位能力很强的教师；She's perfectly capable of doing it herself. 她完全有能力自己做。
relief/rI'li?f/n.
[双解] the feeling of happiness that you have when sth unpleasant stops or does not happen; the act of removing or reducing pain, anxiety (焦虑、痛苦的)减轻或消除；(不快过后的)宽慰、轻松或解脱
[语块] a sigh with relief如释重负
