Definitions
adj. rising or falling at a sharp angle
陡峭的
adj. describing a sharp change or an unusually high price
急剧的；价格过高的
v. to leave something in liquid to release flavour or soften it
浸泡
Example
We pushed our bikes up the steep hill.
我们推着自行车爬上了陡坡。
A steep rise in housing costs can force young workers to move away from major cities.
住房成本急剧上涨可能迫使年轻劳动者离开大城市。
Collocations
- steep slope
- steep rise
- steep decline
- steep prices
Word family
- steeply (adv.)
- steepness (n.)
Antonyms
- gentle
Usage tip
steep既形容坡陡，也形容价格高或变化剧烈。
FAQ
- What does steep mean?
- rising or falling at a sharp angle describing a sharp change or an unusually high price to leave something in liquid to release flavour or soften it
- How is steep pronounced?
- UK /stiːp/, US /stiːp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
