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
Sorry, I'm afraid I'm busy tonight.
很抱歉,恐怕我今晚没空。
After dinner sit a while, after supper walk a while.