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steep1 [stiːp] ADJ

1. steep:

steep
陡峭的 dǒuqiàode
steep
险峻的 xiǎnjùnde

2. steep inf:

steep
(要求)过分的 guòfènde
▶ steeply ADV
▶ steepness N

I . steep2 [stiːp] VB trans

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1. steep:

steep
浸 jìn
steep
泡 pào

2. steep:

steep
使沉浸 shǐ chénjìn

II . steep2 [stiːp] VB intr

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steep
浸 jìn
steep
泡 pào

Usage examples with steep

a steep ascent
陡坡
The boys scrambled up the steep hill.
男孩们爬上了陡峭的山坡。

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The mountains and hills around the capital are very steep.
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The film had a steep good in its second weekend collecting around nett.
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The dams are very wide and have steep faces.
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The island is characterized by high hills (some as much as 300 meters in height) and steep valleys.
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One flight went into steep left bank, and the other did the same to the right.
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This viaduct allows the trains to remain relatively level and avoid steep grades while traversing the valley.
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They would be forced to go on steep mountain passes along a narrow road.
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The water bank is at the foot of a steep hill and surrounded by deep forest to the right.
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Therefore, a steeper waterfall would have a shorter run, and a less inclined waterfall would have a longer run.
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A steep descent and a small raise to the finish line followed.
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