steep

陡峭的、陡的

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

通往山顶的小路很陡，而且满是碎石。

急遽的、大幅的

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

今年房价出现了大幅上涨。

昂贵的、过高的口语

Forty dollars for a sandwich seems a bit steep.

一个三明治卖四十美元好像有点贵。

浸泡、泡

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

茶叶泡三分钟再喝。

沉浸、浸润、充满常用被动

The old town is steeped in history and local legend.

这座老城充满历史与当地传说的气息。

陡坡、陡峭处

We stopped to rest halfway up the steep.

我们在陡坡爬到一半时停下来休息。