Gradient former

gradient ['ɡredɪənt]

n. [物]梯度，陡度;（温度、气压等）变化率，梯度变化曲线;<英>（道路的）倾斜度，坡度; adj. 倾斜的;[动]步行的，能步行的;

grad步，级+i+ent形容词后缀 → 步行的；坡度

former ['fɔrmɚ]

adj. 以前的，从前的;在前的;前任的; n. 模型，样板;构成者，创造者;起形成作用的人;[无线]线圈架;

form=fore先前 + er表人\/物→前者

but now what?

但下一步怎么办？

Cat got your tongue?

怎么不说话了？

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