steep

The road became rocky and steep..路变得崎岖陡峭起来。

a steep climb to the top.到山顶的一段陡坡

steep cuts in benefits.救济金的大幅度削减

step(阶梯)中又加一个e → 更高了 → 陡峭的记忆

steep slope陡坡，急坡；高倾斜

steep hill陡坡；斜坡；陡峭的山坡

steep rise急升

steep dip陡倾；急倾斜

steep incline陡坡

steep grade急倾斜；陡坡；爬坡车道

corn steep liquor玉米浆

真题例句...Potatoes and tobacco are grown in Andorra's steep mountain valleys...第二套CET42016.12听力题