steep

1. Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

   To immerse something in a liquid, especially to soften it, clean it, or enhance its flavor.

   （尤指為軟化、清潔或入味）浸泡；浸漬

   • Allow the tea bag to steep in the hot water for five minutes.

     讓茶包在熱水中浸泡五分鐘。

   • The chef recommended steeping the herbs in milk for several hours to infuse the flavor.

     廚師建議將草藥在牛奶中浸泡數小時以入味。

   • I steeped the dried fruit in warm water to soften it.

     我將乾果浸泡在溫水中使其變軟。

   More examples

slope(坡度)

1. B1

   Having a slope that rises or falls sharply.

   （斜坡）陡峭的；峻峭的

   • The path to the summit is a very steep one.

     通往山頂的小徑非常陡峭。

   • They had to climb a steep incline to reach the cabin.

     他們必須攀爬一個陡峭的斜坡才能到達小屋。

   • Skiers enjoy the thrill of skiing down steep slopes.

     滑雪者享受從陡峭的斜坡滑下的刺激。

   More examples

change(變化)

1. C1

   Characterized by a rapid and significant increase or decrease.

   （上升或下降）急遽的；大幅度的

   • The company experienced a steep rise in profits.

     公司經歷了利潤的急遽上升。

   • The stock market saw a steep decline yesterday.

     昨天股市出現了大幅下跌。

   • There was a steep increase in water bills during the summer.

     夏季水費出現了急遽增加。

price(價格)

1. informal(非正式)

   Excessively high, especially in price; unreasonably expensive.

   （尤指價格）過高的；貴得離譜的

   • The hotel prices are really steep.

     這家飯店的價格真的很高。

   • The cost of repairing the car was unbelievably steep.

     修理汽車的費用貴得離譜。

   • The restaurant's menu was delicious, but the prices were a bit steep.

     這家餐廳的菜單很美味，但價格有點高。

   More examples