| 单词 | precipitous |
|---|---|
| 音标 | 英[prɪˈsɪpɪtəs] 美[prɪˈsɪpɪtəs] |
| 解释 | adj.险峻的;多悬崖的;急躁的;鲁莽的; |
| 例句 | ADJ-GRADED 险峻的;陡峭的 A precipitous slope or drop is very steep and often dangerous. 例:The town is perched on the edge of a steep, precipitous cliff.该镇坐落在陡峭险峻的悬崖边上。 ADJ-GRADED 突然的;急剧的 A precipitous change is sudden and unpleasant. 例:The stock market's precipitous drop frightened foreign investors...股票市场的猛跌吓坏了国外投资者。 例:Meryl's health started a precipitous decline.梅里尔的健康状况开始急剧下降。 ADJ-GRADED 急促的;轻率的;仓猝的 A precipitous action happens very quickly and often without being planned. 例:...a precipitous decision.轻率的决定 |
| 变形 | adv:precipitously~ |
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