steep

US /stiːp/
UK /stiːp/
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1.

ripido, scosceso

rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular

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The mountain path was very steep.
Il sentiero di montagna era molto ripido.
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There was a steep drop-off on the side of the road.
C'era un dislivello ripido sul lato della strada.
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precipitoussheerabruptsharp
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gentleflatgradual
2.

elevato, eccessivo

(of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive

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The cost of repairs was quite steep.
Il costo delle riparazioni era piuttosto elevato.
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They charged a steep fee for the service.
Hanno addebitato una tariffa elevata per il servizio.
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expensiveexorbitanthighunreasonable
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cheaplowreasonable
1.

infondere, marinare

soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract flavor or to soften it

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Steep the tea bags in hot water for three minutes.
Lascia in infusione le bustine di tè in acqua calda per tre minuti.
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The fruit needs to steep in the syrup overnight.
La frutta deve marinare nello sciroppo per tutta la notte.
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soakinfuseimmersesaturate
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steep in