| 单词 | phase |
| 释义 | phase phase // noun, verb
■ noun [C]
a stage in a process of change or development: Our company went through a phase of rapid expansion. Producing a quality product really starts in the design phase. companies still in the start-up phase The advertising campaign will enter its second phase in July. Phase III trials of the drug will start next month.
the design/development/manufacturing phase ◆ the growth/start-up phase ◆ the early/final/initial/a late/new phase
■ verb [+ obj] (usually be phased)
to arrange to do sth gradually in stages over a period of time: The closure of regional offices was phased over a two-year period. the phased introduction of a new system of payment
PHRASAL VERBS
phase sth down to reduce sth gradually in stages over a period of time: We are phasing down production of less profitable lines. These remaining tariffs will be phased down over the next eighteen months.
phase sth in to introduce or start using sth gradually in stages over a period of time: The new tax will be phased in over two years.
phase sth out to stop using sth gradually in stages over a period of time: Some companies agreed to phase out the testing of cosmetics on animals. Subsidies to farmers will be phased out by the year 2010. |
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