inch by inch

• adv. 渐渐(逐渐)

例句

用作副词 (adv.)

1. Little by little he revealed his ambitions.
   他渐渐地暴露出他的野心。
2. She was gradually known and struck by the audience.
   她渐渐得到观众的认可和喜爱。

词汇搭配

• let by inch of candle 用小蜡烛点完为止决定...
• sell by inch of candle 在一小段蜡烛燃尽时拍...