steeply
US /ˈstiːp.li/
UK /ˈstiːp.li/
1.
陡峭地, 急剧地
rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicularly
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The path climbed steeply up the mountain.
小路陡峭地爬上山。
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The stock market fell steeply after the announcement.
消息公布后，股市急剧下跌。
2.
高价地, 昂贵地
at a high price or cost
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The company's products are priced steeply.
该公司的产品定价很高。
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He had to pay steeply for his mistakes.
他不得不为自己的错误付出高昂的代价。