steep

陡峭的、陡的

The path to the summit is steep and covered with loose rocks.

通往山頂的小路很陡，而且滿是碎石。

急遽的、大幅的

There has been a steep rise in housing prices this year.

今年房價出現了大幅上漲。

昂貴的、過高的口語

Forty dollars for a sandwich seems a bit steep.

一個三明治賣四十美元好像有點貴。

浸泡、泡

Let the tea steep for three minutes before you drink it.

茶葉泡三分鐘再喝。

沉浸、浸潤、充滿常用被動

The old town is steeped in history and local legend.

這座老城充滿歷史與當地傳說的氣息。