steep

US /stiːp/
UK /stiːp/
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1.

陡峭的, 险峻的

rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular

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The mountain path was very steep.
山路非常陡峭。
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There was a steep drop-off on the side of the road.
路边有一个陡峭的悬崖。
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precipitoussheerabruptsharp
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gentleflatgradual
2.

高昂的, 过高的

(of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive

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The cost of repairs was quite steep.
维修费用相当高昂。
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They charged a steep fee for the service.
他们对这项服务收取了高昂的费用。
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expensiveexorbitanthighunreasonable
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cheaplowreasonable
1.

浸泡, 泡

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.
将茶包在热水中浸泡三分钟。
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The fruit needs to steep in the syrup overnight.
水果需要在糖浆中浸泡一夜。
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soakinfuseimmersesaturate
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steep in