precipitous
precipitous
[prɪˈsɪpɪtəs]
adjective
precipitously
adverb
precipitousness
noun
语源
[prɪˈsɪpɪtəs]
adjective
- dangerously high or steep
陡峭的，陡峻的
the track skirted a precipitous drop.
这条路绕过一处陡降。
■(of a change to a worse situation or condition) sudden and dramatic
（情形恶化）陡然的，剧烈的
a precipitous slide in the government's popularity.
政府声誉的陡然下滑。 - (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration
（行为）轻率的，贸然的
precipitous intervention.
贸然介入。
precipitously
adverb
precipitousness
noun
语源
- mid 17th cent.: from obsolete French précipiteux, from Latin praeceps, praecip(it)- 'steep, headlong' (see precipitate)
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