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.
這座山有一处陡峭的懸崖，使得攀登變得困難。
R
A sudden and big change.
The company faced a precipitous fall in sales after the scandal.
醜聞之後，公司的銷售急劇下降。
R
Done very fast without thinking or care.
He made a precipitous decision without considering the consequences.
他沒有考慮後果就做出了倉促的決定。
translation
陡峭, 急遽, 草率