steep

IPA(Pronunciation)

/stiːp/

Adjective

informal obsolete of the rake of a ship's mast

Japanese Meaning

急な勾配、急傾斜（斜面がほぼ垂直に近い） / （口語）高価な、値段が高い

The mountain path was so steep that even experienced climbers had to use ropes.

その山道はほぼ垂直で、熟練した登山者でさえロープを使わなければならなかった。

Sense（1）

Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient

Sense（2）

(informal) expensive

Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep.

Sense（3）

(obsolete) Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.

Her ears and thoughts in steep amaze erected

Sense（4）

The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior.

steeper

（ comparative ）

steepest

（ superlative ）