steep
[sti:p] adjective
NOT GRADUAL 不平缓的
IMPROVER
■(of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle （斜坡）陡的，陡峭的•a steep slope陡坡 •It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it.爬上山顶的路非常陡，不过风景非常好，值得一爬。 •The castle is set on a steep hill/hillside.城堡坐落在陡峭的山／山坡上。 IMPROVER
■A steep rise or fall is one which goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low （上升或下降）急剧的，大起大落的•There has been a steep increase/rise in prices.物价飞涨。
[sti:p] adjective
TOO MUCH 太多 informal
■(especially of prices) too much, or more than is reasonable （尤指价格）过高的，高得离谱的•They are having to face very steep taxes.他们得面对非常高的税金。 •We enjoyed our meal at the restaurant, but the bill was a bit steep.我们喜欢这家餐厅的东西，但价格高得有点离谱了。 •The membership fees at the golf club are pretty steep.高尔夫球俱乐部的会费相当高。
[sti:p] verb intransitive or transitive
■to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean, or to improve flavour （尤指为软化、清洁或入味儿）浸，浸泡•Leave the cloth to steep in the dye overnight.把布放进染料里浸一夜。 •We had pears steeped in red wine for dessert.我们的餐后甜品是红酒浸梨。
[sti:p] verb intransitive or transitive
steeped in blood literary
■describes a place where many people have died in a violent way, or a person responsible for the deaths of many people （地方）浸满鲜血的；（人）双手沾满鲜血的•The castle's history is steeped in blood.这个城堡的历史浸满鲜血。
[sti:p] verb intransitive or transitive
Phrasal Verbs [usually passive] steep sth/sb in sth
■If something or someone is steeped in something, they are completely surrounded by or involved in it, or they know a lot about it 使沉浸于；使深深浸入；使精通•The college is steeped in history/tradition.这所学院有着浓厚的历史／传统气息。 •These ancient scholars were steeped in poetry and painting, as well as maths and astronomy.这些古代学者精通诗歌和绘画，同时对数学和天文学也深有研究。 |