steep [ sti:p ]

• n. a steep place (as on a hill)
• v.
  • engross (oneself) fully

    同义词： immerse engulf plunge engross absorb soak up

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

    "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol"

    同义词： infuse

• adj.
  • having a sharp inclination

    "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs"

  • greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

    同义词： exorbitant extortionate outrageous unconscionable usurious

  • of a slope; set at a high angle

    "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow"

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