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单词 precipitous
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precipitous
prɪsɪpɪtəs priˈsɪpətəs prɪˈsɪpətəs
1 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] 险峻的;陡峭的 A precipitous slope or drop is very steep and often dangerous. 险峻的;陡峭的
  • 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。

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  • The ground beyond the road fell away precipitously.

    道路外的地面陡然下降。

2 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] 突然的;急剧的 A precipitous change is sudden and unpleasant. 突然的;急剧的
  • The stock market's precipitous drop frightened foreign investors.

    股票市场的猛跌吓坏了国外投资者。

  • Meryl's health started a precipitous decline.

    梅里尔的健康状况开始急剧下降。

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  • The company has seen its profits fall precipitously over the past few years.

    该公司的利润在过去的几年里急剧下跌。

3 ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n] 急促的;轻率的;仓猝的 A precipitous action happens very quickly and often without being planned. 急促的;轻率的;仓猝的
  • ...a precipitous decision.

    轻率的决定

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  • They've got to act precipitously to make the deals.

    他们为完成交易不得不草率行事。

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