单词 | precipitous |
释义 | pre·cipit·ousBrE /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/ NAmE /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/ adjective (formal ) very steep , high and often dangerous 陡峭的;险峻的;峭拔的SYN sheer◆ precipitous cliffs 险峻的峭壁◆ a precipitous drop at the side of the road 道路一旁陡降的坡面sudden and great 突然的;骤然的;急剧的SYN abrupt◆ a precipitous decline in exports 出口的急剧下降done very quickly , without enough thought or care 草率的;仓促的;贸然的SYN hasty◆ a precipitous action 贸然行动▸ pre·cipit·ous·lyBrE /prɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/ NAmE /prɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/ adverb ◆ The land dropped precipitously down to the rocky shore . 地面陡降,下方是布满岩石的岸边。◆ The dollar plunged precipitously . 美元直线下跌。◆ We don't want to act precipitously . 我们不想仓促行事。 ➡ see also precipice |
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