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单词 precipitous
释义
precipitous
adjective
uk
/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.təs/us
/priːˈsɪp.ə.t̬əs/
If aslopeis precipitous, it is verysteep:
陡峭的，陡峻的
a precipitousmountainpath陡峭的山路
If areductionorincreaseis precipitous, it isfastorgreat:
骤然的，急剧的
Over the past 18months, there has been a precipitousfallincarsales.在过去的18个月内汽车销量暴跌。
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(Definition ofprecipitousfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

precipitous| American Dictionary

precipitous
adjective
us
/prɪˈsɪp·ɪ·t̬əs/
verysteep, orfallingalongway veryfast:
precipitouscliffs
Newfadscouldresultin a precipitousdropinsales.
(Definition ofprecipitousfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

precipitous| Business English

precipitous
adjective
uk
/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/us
if areductionis precipitous, ithappensverysuddenlyand is verybig:
a precipitous decline/drop/fallThecompanyhasseena precipitousdeclineinadvertisingrevenue.
done tooquicklywithoutthinkingenough about anypossibleproblems:
aprecipitousdecision

precipitously

adverb
Manufacturing hasfallenprecipitously.
(Definition ofprecipitousfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofprecipitous

precipitous
Centralized wholesaling markets typically may be at their optimal level of production but be subject to occasionalprecipitouscollapses.
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This market structure immediately requires the use of money or credit instruments and is subject toprecipitouscollapses.
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In the case of the last two parameters, the decrease is sufficientlyprecipitousto necessitate a logarithmic scale.
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In the outer zones, property value witnessed a lessprecipitousrise, but instead recorded a marked expansion in the number of assessed units.
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The superficial implication of aprecipitousdrop in stillbirth rate at higher age is meaningless.
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Classically, a click or 'give' is felt, accompanied by severe pain over the symphysis, andprecipitousdelivery may follow.
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Some countries have seen veryprecipitousdeclines in their inflation rates, while others have seen only small decreases in inflation.
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It is demonstrated that centralized wholesaling markets are subject toprecipitouscollapses induced by real-side production coordination failure.
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Therefore, it is again plausible that consumption takes aprecipitousfall when there is a policy switch.
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Many of theprecipitoussea-cliff sections, which locally rise to 160 m in height, are both inaccessible and hidden from view on land.
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Nevertheless, the devolution from "social reform" to "advocacy" may be ratherprecipitous.
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It is largely ice-covered and the northern coastline is indented and generallyprecipitous, with sharp rocky ridges forming bold headlands between ice cliffs.
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A sense of edge and exposure are induced by the bare presence of the ridge at its mostprecipitouspoint.
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Inherent in these varieties, however, is a common commitment to opposeprecipitouschange, protect existing economic arrangements, and value community.
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Although all costs declined over time, the mostprecipitousdecrease was in drug costs in the first week, due to the use of surfactant predominantly in the first few days.
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