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S0730800 (stēp)adj. steep·er, steep·est 1. Having a sharp inclination; precipitous.2. At a rapid or precipitous rate: a steep rise in imports.3. a. Excessive; stiff: a steep price.b. Ambitious; difficult: a steep undertaking.n. A precipitous slope.

[Middle English stepe, from Old English stēap.]

steep′ly adv.steep′ness n.Synonyms: steep¹, abrupt, precipitous, sheer²
These adjectives mean so sharply inclined as to be almost perpendicular: steep cliffs; an abrupt drop-off; precipitous hills; a sheer descent.

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S0730800 (stēp)v. steeped, steep·ing, steeps v.tr.1. To immerse in liquid for a period of time, as to cleanse, treat, or extract a given property from: steeped the cloth in red dye; steeped the tea bag in boiling water.2. To involve or preoccupy thoroughly; immerse: As a child, she steeped herself in adventure stories.3. To make thoroughly wet; saturate.v.intr. To undergo a soaking in liquid: Let the tea steep for five minutes.n.1. a. The act or process of steeping.b. The state of being steeped.2. A liquid, bath, or solution in which something is steeped.

[Middle English stepen, perhaps from Old English *stīepan; akin to Swedish stöpa and Danish støbe, to soak (barley for malting), cast (metal), from Germanic *staupjan, probably denominative verb from *staupan, a kind of vessel for liquids (also the source of Old Norse staup, cup; see stoup).]

steep′er n.

steep

(stiːp) adj1. a. having or being a slope or gradient approaching the perpendicularb. (as noun): the steep. 2. informal (of a fee, price, demand, etc) unduly high; unreasonable (esp in the phrase that's a bit steep)3. informal excessively demanding or ambitious: a steep task. 4. informal Brit (of a statement) extreme or far-fetched5. obsolete elevated[Old English steap; related to Old Frisian stāp, Old High German stouf cliff, Old Norse staup] ˈsteeply adv ˈsteepness n

steep

(stiːp) vb1. to soak or be soaked in a liquid in order to soften, cleanse, extract an element, etc2. (tr; usually passive) to saturate; imbue: steeped in ideology. n3. an instance or the process of steeping or the condition of being steeped4. a liquid or solution used for the purpose of steeping something[Old English stēpan; related to steap vessel, cup, Old High German stouf, Old Norse staup, Middle Dutch stōp] ˈsteeper n

steep¹

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adj. -er, -est,
n. adj. 1. having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, or stairs. 2. (of a price or amount) unduly high; exorbitant. 3. high or lofty. n. 4. a steep place; declivity, as of a hill. [before 900; Old English stēap; akin to stoop¹] steep′ly, adv. steep′ness, n.

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v.t. 1. to soak in water or other liquid, as to soften, cleanse, or extract some constituent. 2. to wet thoroughly in or with a liquid; drench; saturate; imbue. 3. to saturate with some pervading or absorbing influence or agency: an incident steeped in mystery. v.i. 4. to lie soaking in a liquid. n. 5. the act or process of steeping or the state of being steeped. 6. a liquid in which something is steeped. [1350–1400; (v.) Middle English stepen, obscurely akin to Dan støba, Swedish stöpa to steep] steep′er, n.

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Past participle: steeped
Gerund: steeping

Imperative
steep
steep

Present
I steep
you steep
he/she/it steeps
we steep
you steep
they steep

Preterite
I steeped
you steeped
he/she/it steeped
we steeped
you steeped
they steeped

Present Continuous
I am steeping
you are steeping
he/she/it is steeping
we are steeping
you are steeping
they are steeping

Present Perfect
I have steeped
you have steeped
he/she/it has steeped
we have steeped
you have steeped
they have steeped

Past Continuous
I was steeping
you were steeping
he/she/it was steeping
we were steeping
you were steeping
they were steeping

Past Perfect
I had steeped
you had steeped
he/she/it had steeped
we had steeped
you had steeped
they had steeped

Future
I will steep
you will steep
he/she/it will steep
we will steep
you will steep
they will steep

Future Perfect
I will have steeped
you will have steeped
he/she/it will have steeped
we will have steeped
you will have steeped
they will have steeped

Future Continuous
I will be steeping
you will be steeping
he/she/it will be steeping
we will be steeping
you will be steeping
they will be steeping

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been steeping
you have been steeping
he/she/it has been steeping
we have been steeping
you have been steeping
they have been steeping

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been steeping
you will have been steeping
he/she/it will have been steeping
we will have been steeping
you will have been steeping
they will have been steeping

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been steeping
you had been steeping
he/she/it had been steeping
we had been steeping
you had been steeping
they had been steeping

Conditional
I would steep
you would steep
he/she/it would steep
we would steep
you would steep
they would steep

Past Conditional
I would have steeped
you would have steeped
he/she/it would have steeped
we would have steeped
you would have steeped
they would have steeped

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	steep - a steep place (as on a hill) declivity, downslope, declination, declension, fall, decline, descent - a downward slope or bend
Verb	1.	steep - devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies"engross, engulf, immerse, soak up, absorb, plungeimmerse, plunge - cause to be immersed; "The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text"focus, pore, rivet, center, centre, concentrate - direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"drink in, drink - be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to; "The mother drinks in every word of her son on the stage"
	2.	steep - let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol"infusemarinade, marinate - soak in marinade; "marinade herring"decoct - steep in hot waterinfuse - undergo the process of infusion; "the mint tea is infusing"draw - steep; pass through a strainer; "draw pulp from the fruit"imbue, soak - fill, soak, or imbue totally; "soak the bandage with disinfectant"
Adj.	1.	steep - having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs"vertical, perpendicular - at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line; "a vertical camera angle"; "the monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab"; "measure the perpendicular height"gradual - (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt; "a gradual slope"
	2.	steep - greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending"exorbitant, extortionate, usurious, outrageous, unconscionableimmoderate - beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending"
	3.	steep - of a slope; set at a high angle; "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow"high - (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high'); "a high mountain"; "high ceilings"; "high buildings"; "a high forehead"; "a high incline"; "a foot high"

steep

¹adjective1. sheer, precipitous, perpendicular, abrupt, headlong, vertical a narrow, steep-sided valley
sheer gentle, moderate, gradual, easy, slight2. sharp, sudden, abrupt, marked, extreme, distinct Unemployment has shown a steep rise.3. (Informal) high, excessive, exorbitant, extreme, stiff, unreasonable, overpriced, extortionate, uncalled-for The annual premium can be a little steep.
high fair, reasonable, moderate

steep

²verb soak, immerse, marinate (Cookery), damp, submerge, drench, moisten, macerate, souse, imbrue (rare) green beans steeped in olive oil

steep¹

adjective1. So sharply inclined as to be almost perpendicular:abrupt, bold, precipitous, sheer.2. Vastly exceeding a normal limit, as in cost:sky-high, stiff, stratospheric, unconscionable.

steep²

verbTo saturate (something) with a liquid:soak.Chemistry: infuse.

Translations

陡峭的不合理的浸泡过分的

steep¹

(stiːp) adjective1. (of eg a hill, stairs etc) rising with a sudden rather than a gradual slope. The hill was too steep for me to cycle up; a steep path; a steep climb.陡峭的2. (of a price asked or demand made) unreasonable or too great. He wants rather a steep price for his house, doesn't he?; That's a bit steep! 不合理的，过分的 ˈsteepness noun 陡度，险峻 ˈsteeply adverb in a steep or sudden way. The path/prices rose steeply. 陡峭地，险峻地

steep²

(stiːp) to soak thoroughly. 浸泡

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→ 陡峭的zhCN

Is it very steep? → 坡很陡吗？

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it's/that's a bit steep

1. That's a bit more expensive than expected. Thirty bucks for two movie tickets and popcorn? That's a bit steep, don't you think?2. That's rather unfair, untrue, or unreasonable. I just think it's a bit steep for her to call me lazy, when she knows I've got a medical condition keeping me from working!See also: bit, steep

be a bit steep

1. To be more expensive than was expected or is reasonable. Thirty bucks for two movie tickets and popcorn? That's a bit steep, don't you think?2. To be unfair, untrue, or unreasonable. I just think it's a bit steep for her to call me lazy, when she knows I've got a medical condition keeping me from working.See also: bit, steep

be rather steep

1. To be more expensive than was expected or is reasonable. Thirty bucks for two movie tickets and popcorn? That's rather steep, don't you think?2. To be unfair, untrue, or unreasonable. I just think it's rather steep for her to call me lazy, when she knows I've got a medical condition keeping me from working!See also: rather, steep

be steeped in (something)

To possess or display a certain characteristic or quality to a great degree. Every activity at this school is steeped in tradition.See also: steep

steep in

1. Literally, to soak something in some substance in order to imbue something into or draw something out of it. A noun or pronoun is used between "steep" and "in"; often used in passive constructions. You can steep tea leaves in cold water and still extract the same flavor, but it works much quicker with hot water. The cloth is steeped in a special mixture of chemicals that give is a softness similar to silk.2. To expose someone or something to or immerse them or it in a particular experience or situation in order to be saturated or imbued with some property. A noun or pronoun is used between "steep" and "in"; often used in passive constructions. My parents made an especial effort to steep my sibling and me in a wide range of cultural and educational influences from a very young age. As the leading university of our country for over 300 years, this school is steeped in history and tradition.See also: steep

a little (bit) steep

A bit more expensive than desired or expected. Thirty bucks for two movie tickets and an order of popcorn? That's a little steep, don't you think? They said the repairs would come to about $500, which seemed a little bit steep, if you ask me.See also: little, steep

little steep

and little priceyFig. relatively expensive; costing more than one wants to pay. The food here is a little pricey, but you get a lot of it.See also: little, steep

steep someone in something

Fig. to immerse someone in some kind of knowledge or other experience; to saturate someone with some kind of experience or training. (Fig. on steep something in something.) Her parents steeped her in good literature and music. she steeped herself in the legends of her people.See also: steep

steep something in something

to soak something in a liquid. I steeped the shirt in red dye. You have to steep these herbs in steamy hot water for five minutes.See also: steep

be a bit/rather ˈsteep

(informal) (of a price or a request) be too much; be unreasonable: €6? That seems a bit steep for a small piece of cheese. ♢ It’s a bit steep to expect us to work longer hours for no extra money.See also: bit, rather, steep

be ˈsteeped in something

(written) have a lot of a particular quality: This is a city steeped in history.See also: something, steep

steep in

v. To expose someone or something to something else in order to imbue some quality: The teacher steeped the students in classic literature. The university is steeped in tradition.See also: steep

steep

mod. [of a price] high; expensive. Their prices are pretty steep, but their goods are of high quality.

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adj sheer

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adj sharp

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verb soak

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adj so sharply inclined as to be almost perpendicular

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adj vastly exceeding a normal limit, as in cost

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verb to saturate (something) with a liquid

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noun a steep place (as on a hill)

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verb devote (oneself) fully to

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verb let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

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adj having a sharp inclination

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adj greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

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adj of a slope

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