steep是什么意思

详细释义

• 0 (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。

  • There has been a steep increase/rise in prices. 物价飞涨。

• 1 (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饭菜，但价格高得有点儿离谱了。

  • The membership fees at the golf club are pretty steep. 高尔夫球俱乐部的会费相当高。

• 2 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）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. 我们的餐后甜点是红酒浸梨。