precipitous
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/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
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/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
adjective
R
A very steep and high place, often dangerous.
The mountain had a precipitous cliff that made it hard to climb.
这座山有一处陡峭的悬崖，使得攀登变得困难。
R
A sudden and big change.
The company faced a precipitous fall in sales after the scandal.
丑闻之后，公司的销售急剧下降。
R
Done very fast without thinking or care.
He made a precipitous decision without considering the consequences.
他没有考虑后果就做出了仓促的决定。
translation
陡峭, 急剧, 草率