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pre·cipit·ousBrE /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/NAmE /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/ adjective (formal) very steep, high and often dangerous 陡峭的;险峻的;峭拔的 SYN sheer ◆precipitous cliffs 险峻的峭壁◆a precipitous drop at the side of the road 道路一旁陡降的坡面sudden and great 突然的;骤然的;急剧的 SYN abrupt ◆a precipitous decline in exports 出口的急剧下降done very quickly, without enough thought or care 草率的;仓促的;贸然的 SYN hasty ◆a precipitous action 贸然行动▸ pre·cipit·ous·ly BrE /prɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/NAmE /prɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/ adverb◆The land dropped precipitously down to the rocky shore. 地面陡降,下方是布满岩石的岸边。◆The dollar plunged precipitously. 美元直线下跌。◆We don't want to act precipitously. 我们不想仓促行事。 ➡ see also precipice |