precipitous
美 [prɪˈsɪpɪtəs] 
英 [prɪ'sɪpɪtəs]
- adj.陡峭的；险峻的；峭拔的；突然的
- 网络急躁的；仓促的；雄伟险峻
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英汉双解
1. | 陡峭的；险峻的；峭拔的very steep, high and often dangerous |
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| a precipitous drop at the side of the road 道路一旁陡降的坡面 |
2. | 突然的；骤然的；急剧的sudden and great |
| a precipitous decline in exports 出口的急剧下降 |
3. | 草率的；仓促的；贸然的done very quickly, without enough thought or care |
英汉解释
adj. | 1. 险竣的,绝壁的;陡峭的;急转直下的,突然而来的 |
英英解释
例句
"Nobody is asking for a precipitous withdrawal, but I do think it has to be a measured, but increased pressure, " he said.
他说，谁都不是要求突然撤军，但是他确实认为有必要适量地逐步加强对伊拉克的压力。
The company said the action was 'in response to a precipitous decline in our business over the last 30 days.
该公司表示，裁员是针对过赴30天来业务急剧下滑然而采取的行动。
SAM : Well, you know, you were just talking to me a minute ago about the precipitous decline in advertising revenue.
要知道，一分钟前你还在跟我讨论报纸广告下滑的问题。
The bluefin has proved to be no match for a high-tech fishing industry, which has sent their numbers into a precipitous decline.
金枪鱼已经证明没有对手因为高科技渔业，已经发送它们的数字到一个险峻的衰退时期。
In the context of an industry in precipitous decline, beset by a campaign of sabotage and a crisis in funding, this might seem a detail.
由于受到蓄意破坏活动和融资危机的影响，该国石油行业出现大幅滑坡。在这样的背景下，这或许看上去微不足道。
Behind our position was a precipitous and deep ravine, down which it would be difficult to retreat with artillery and cavalry .
我军阵地后面有一座陡峭的万仞深谷，炮兵和骑兵很难从峡谷退却。
Investors are now concentrating on what Lehman Brothers will do next, after the bank's precipitous share price fall.
投资者们现在关注的是在银行股票大幅下跌的时候，雷曼兄弟公司下一步将会采取什么措施。
Heavenly Capital, you know, is the most precipitous peak of Mount Huangshan.
天都峰是黄山最陡峭的山峰。
This brings me to a precipitous rock faces and sheer cliff on instinct, I refused, I can't eat bitter. Wind feel helpless.
这次风把我带到了一处悬崖峭壁上、我本能的拒绝了、我是吃不了苦的。风无可奈何了。
Many traders and others blame the SEC's decision as a factor behind the precipitous declines of some shares over the past two years.
很多交易员和其他人都责怪证交会的决定是造成两年里一些股票暴跌的原因之一。
The road had narrowed to an old camel path and the dropoffs were more precipitous than ever, but we decided to forge ahead.
道路窄若旧时的羊肠小径，下坡也比之前更陡峭，但我们决定继续向前。
Their precipitous decision to leave.
他们要离开的仓促决定。
Spending had been slowing after a surge from stimulus money in 2009, but the decline since the Wenzhou crash in July has been precipitous.
2009年出台的刺激计划导致铁路建设资金急剧增加。在那之后，中国铁路建设支出一直在放缓，但直线下降出现在7月份的温州动车事故之后。
The US economy could continue to decline for months, albeit at a less precipitous rate than at the turn of the year, it shows.
这表明美国经济未来数月可能继续下滑，尽管速度会比年初略有放缓。
This period also witnessed one of the most precipitous drops in personal consumption ever witnessed.
同时，观察者们发现，这一时期，个人消费也在急剧下降。
Modern lifestyles, and exposure to chemical pollution, are blamed for a precipitous drop in sperm counts in men worldwide.
人们认为现代生活模式以及化学污染是全球男性精子数量急剧下降的罪魁祸手。
Having lived through a precipitous global economic drop, they now must forecast how steep or flat will be the incline of recovery.
他们已走过此次全球经济低迷的陡峭路段，如今他们必须作出判断：复苏之路有多陡峭？或者说有多平坦？
Industrial production came blasting back and declines in exports were less precipitous, as inventories were already pared.
工业生产强劲回升，出口跌势趋缓，而库存已经缩减。
This will disrupt consumption already reeling from a large negative wealth shock due to the precipitous decline in house prices .
这将破坏消费，而由于房价大跌导致财富严重缩水，消费本已受到冲击。
Some investors worry that the Dow, with its rapid climb following a precipitous fall, is following patterns seen in the 1930s and 1970s.
一些投资者担心，道琼斯指数在暴跌之后飙升的模式是在再现上世纪30年代和70年代的情形。
Wall Street's precipitous fall this week reflects investor concern that growth is slowing and policymakers are increasingly impotent.
本周华尔街股市大跳水也反映出投资者担心经济增长会进一步放缓，而决策者却更加无能。
Villagers use every stream pouring down from the mountains to irrigate tier up tier of terraces carved into the precipitous slopes .
村民们利用每条倾泻下山的溪流灌溉一层层仿若刻入陡峭山坡的梯田。
A similar percentage is opposed to a precipitous withdrawal of the US troops stationed in South Korea (57 percent).
反对美军突然撤出韩国的百分比也类似的高（57%）。
Women are especially vulnerable, because estrogen loss at menopause can cause a precipitous decline in bone density.
因为更年期雌激素的减少导致骨骼密度的急速降低，女性尤其容易有这个问题。
The Baiyun mountain was so precipitous that we had to drag our feet, Suddenly, we got lost in a thicket of weeds, bogged down there.
白云山如此陡峭以至于我们不得不拖着脚步走，突然我们迷失在一片深山野林中，陷入困境。
Although most experts see the potential for further weakness in the dollar in the coming months, they don't see a precipitous decline ahead.
虽然多数专家预计未来数月美元有进一步走软的可能，但他们并不认为会出现急速下跌。
These fossils are hard-won, though, given the precipitous topography and the remoteness of many of the localities.
话说回来，这些化石实在得来不易，许多发掘地点不仅地势险峻，又很偏远；
The mountainous countryside is visibly overpopulated, with even precipitous slopes planted with beans and other staples.
多山的农村地区出现明显的人口过剩，甚至连那里陡峭的斜坡上都种满了豆类农作物与其它的必需品。
They have survived the destructive influences of man through their location in precipitous topography and the moist winter micro-climate.
由于峡谷地势峻峭，加上冬季仍保持潮湿，故林木得以保存，未受人为破坏。
Sinister sly ZhangXiang using a precipitous "plan" , assassination train with the senior director our party.
阴险狡猾的张祥采用险峻的“黄雀方案”，刺杀专列上我党高级指导人。
Resting on the top of the mountain After a tiring climbing, we had a slightly rest on the top of precipitous mountain.
《山顶小憩》经过一路攀登，在陡峭的山脊上稍为休息一下。
The veteran US motor journalist, Paul Eisenstein reflects on the rise and precipitous fall of Toyota.
资深汽车新闻记者保罗•爱森斯坦分析了丰田公司的兴起和急剧衰落。
A sudden burst of creative energy followed by a precipitous drop of enthusiasm.
一个创造性的能量突然迸发的热情随后急剧下降。
Policymakers survey the Chinese property market, then make some determined-sounding noises about controlling "precipitous" rises in prices.
政策制定者们调查中国房地产市场，然后发表一些听上去很坚定的言论，表示要抑制楼价的“急剧”上涨。
Freshwater fish populations are in precipitous decline.
淡水鱼类的数量也急速锐减。
Every major region, from Europe to Asia to North America, showed a precipitous drop in completed IPOs.
从欧洲到亚洲以至北美，几乎每个主要市场都出现了IPO完成交易量骤然下降的情况。
The precipitous decline in GDP in the first quarter highlights the depth of the recession in the UK has been suffering.
第一季度GDP的急剧下降凸显出英国经济衰退的深度。
steep. er; steep. est; Having a sharp inclination; precipitous.
陡的大幅度倾斜的；陡峭的
S&P cited uncertainty about the firm's ability to raise capital, 'based on the precipitous decline in its share price in previous days.
标普称，基于前些天该公司股价的大幅下跌，其筹资能力充满了不确定性。
The Ledge is the world's most awesome view, the world's most precipitous view, the view with the most wow in the world.
阳台拥有世上最独特的景观，最陡峭的景观，也是最能吸引人的景观。
