precipitously
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/prɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/
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/prɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/
very steeply or suddenly
The land dropped precipitously down to the rocky shore, making it hard to climb.
土地陡峭地下降到多岩石的海岸,使得攀登变得困难。
very quickly and without caution
The stock prices fell precipitously, causing panic among investors.
股价急剧下跌,导致投资者之间出现恐慌。
in a hasty and thoughtless manner
We need to consider our options carefully and not act precipitously.
我们需要仔细考虑我们的选择,不要轻率行事。