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Precipitous Adj Graded Drop 例:The 英[Prɪˈsɪpɪtəs 美[Prɪˈsɪpɪtəs Adj.险峻的;多悬崖的;急躁的;鲁莽的 险峻的;陡峭的

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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