graduated /ˈgræʤəˌweɪtəd/ adjective /ˈgræʤəˌweɪtəd/
adjective
Learner's definition of GRADUATED
always used before a noun
1
: marked with lines for measuring标有刻度的 -
a graduated cylinder [=a tall, narrow container used for measuring liquids]有刻度的量筒
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a graduated thermometer有刻度的温度计
2
a : gradually increasing递增的 b of a tax : increasing in rate as the thing being taxed (such as income) increases(税)累进的