precipitous
US /priːˈsɪp.ə.t̬əs/
UK /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.təs/
形容词
1.
陡峭的, 险峻的
dangerously high or steep
示例:
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The hikers carefully navigated the precipitous mountain trail.
徒步旅行者小心翼翼地穿过陡峭的山路。
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They built their house on a precipitous cliff overlooking the ocean.
他们把房子建在俯瞰大海的陡峭悬崖上。
2.
仓促的, 草率的
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
示例:
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The company made a precipitous decision to lay off half its workforce, leading to widespread criticism.
该公司做出了仓促的决定，解雇了一半员工，导致了广泛的批评。
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His precipitous departure from the meeting surprised everyone.
他仓促地离开会议让所有人感到惊讶。