steeply
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/ˈstiːpli/
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/ˈstiːpli/
at a high angle or with a sharp slope
The hill was so steeply sloped that it was hard to climb.
这座小山坡度太陡,很难爬。
by a large amount or percentage
The cost of living has risen steeply in recent years.
近年来,生活成本急剧上升。