steeper

英 [ˈstiːpə]

美 [ˈstipər]

adj. 陡的; 陡峭的; 突然的; 急剧的; 大起大落的; 过高的; 过分的; 不合理的
steep的比较级

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 陡的;陡峭的;陡直的
Asteepslope rises at a very sharp angle and is difficult to go up.
1. San Francisco is built on 40 hills and some are very steep.
  旧金山建在 40 座小山丘上，其中一些非常陡峭。
2. ...a narrow, steep-sided valley.
  两旁山坡陡峭的狭窄山谷
ADJ-GRADED (增加或减少)急剧的，大幅度的
Asteepincrease or decrease in something is a very big increase or decrease.
1. Consumers are rebelling at steep price increases.
  消费者在抗议物价飞涨。
ADJ-GRADED (价格)过高的，昂贵的
If you say that the price of something issteep, you mean that it is expensive.
1. The annual premium can be a little steep, but will be well worth it if your dog is injured.
  每年要交的保险费可能有点高，但如果你的狗受了伤就会很值了。
VERB 浸泡(食物)
Tosteepfoodina liquid means to put the food in the liquid for some time so that the food gets flavour from the liquid.
1. It's a drink made by steeping pineapple rind in water.
  这是用菠萝皮泡在水里做的饮料。
2. ...green beans steeped in olive oil.
  在橄榄油里浸泡过的青豆

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