incrementally
incrementally — 副詞
1. done by adding or changing things through a planned series of small steps, rathe
逐步地
以一系列小步驟或階段的方式
done by adding or changing things through a planned series of small steps, rather than making one big change all at once.
The developer updated the app incrementally, releasing a new version every two weeks.
開發者逐步更新應用程式，每兩週發布一個新版本。
modifies 'updated': staged release cycle
Chiara learned French incrementally, starting with basic greetings before moving on to complex sentences.
Chiara 逐步學習法文，先掌握基本問候語，再進展到複雜句型。
modifies 'learned': staged language acquisition
The company expanded its services incrementally, entering one new city at a time.
這家公司逐步擴展服務，一次進入一個新城市。
Bao's fitness improved incrementally with each extra half kilometer added to the weekly run.
Bao 的體能狀況逐步改善，每週跑步距離增加半公里。
The team rolled out the new policy incrementally across all departments over six months.
團隊花了六個月的時間，在所有部門逐步推行新政策。
- gradually
broader — can describe any slow change over time, not necessarily in planned stages
- step by step
more informal; emphasizes the individual stages more clearly
- suddenly
describes something happening all at once rather than in stages
文法句型
Verb + incrementally
incrementally + Verb
用法筆記
Commonly pairs with verbs describing processes of change, improvement, or expansion — such as update, improve, expand, implement, release.
常見錯誤
2. by changes so small that each individual shift is barely noticeable, building up
微量地
以很小的數量或程度
by changes so small that each individual shift is barely noticeable, building up over time without a planned sequence of distinct stages.
Sales increased incrementally, rising by just 0.3% each month that quarter.
當季銷售額微量增長，每月僅上升 0.3%。
modifies 'increased': very small percentage change
The temperature dropped incrementally throughout the night, falling one degree per hour.
夜間氣溫微量下降，每小時降低一度。
Noa adjusted the brightness incrementally until the screen felt comfortable to look at.
Noa 微量調整螢幕亮度，直到看起來舒適為止。
Eri watched the savings grow incrementally with each small deposit made.
Eri 看著存款隨著每次小額存入而微量增加。
The mechanic adjusted the engine timing incrementally until it ran smoothly.
技師微量調整引擎正時，直到運轉平順為止。
- slightly
common; focuses on the small degree of change without implying repetition
- bit by bit
more informal; emphasizes the small individual amounts
- dramatically
describes a large, noticeable change
文法句型
Verb + incrementally
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (IN STAGES), this sense does not imply a deliberate sequence of planned steps — it simply focuses on the small size of each individual change.
incrementally — 形容詞
- incrementallypositive
- more incrementallycomparative
- most incrementallysuperlative
1. happening or achieved in a series of small, gradual amounts or stages — for exam
逐步的
以小的、逐步的方式發生或進行的
happening or achieved in a series of small, gradual amounts or stages — for example, incremental progress on a long-term project or incremental changes to a system.
The study group celebrated incremental improvements in their weekly quiz scores over the semester.
讀書小組慶祝了每週小考成績在整個學期的逐步進步。
attributive use: 'incremental improvements'
The physical therapist noted incremental gains in Mrs. Chen's walking distance after each session.
物理治療師注意到陳太太每次療程後步行距離的逐步提升。
The company focused on incremental growth rather than trying to double its sales overnight.
這家公司專注於逐步成長，而非試圖一夜之間讓業績翻倍。
Incremental changes to the recipe led to a noticeably better flavor after several tries.
對食譜進行逐步調整，經過幾次嘗試後，風味明顯改善。
The engineering team's approach relied on small incremental steps rather than a complete system redesign.
工程團隊的做法仰賴小幅的逐步調整，而非全面重新設計系統。
- gradual
more common and general; emphasizes slowness over time rather than discrete steps
- step-by-step
more informal; emphasizes the distinct stages
文法句型
incremental + noun
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun to describe the nature of the progress, change, or growth. Common in business, technology, and medical contexts.