precipitous

1. ADJ A precipitous slope or drop is very steep and often dangerous. 险峻的; 陡峭的[usu ADJ n]

The town is perched on the edge of a steep, precipitous cliff. 该镇坐落在一个陡峭的悬崖边上。

2. precipitouslyADV

The ground beyond the road fell away precipitously. 该路外面的地面陡然下降。

3. ADJ A precipitous change is sudden and unpleasant. (变化)突然的; 急剧的[usu ADJ n]

The stock market's precipitous drop frightened foreign investors. 该股市价格猛跌让外国投资者恐惧。

4. precipitouslyADV

The company has seen its profits fall precipitously over the past few years. 该公司的利润过去几年急剧下降。

5. ADJ A precipitous action happens very quickly and often without being planned. 轻率的; 仓猝的[usu ADJ n]

...a precipitous decision. ...一个仓猝的决定。

6. precipitouslyADV

They've got to act precipitously to make the deals. 他们为完成交易而不得不仓猝行动。