(언덕이나 경사면이) 급격히 오르거나 내려가는; 거의 수직에 가까운.
(Of a slope, hill, or angle) rising or falling sharply; nearly perpendicular.
예문:
"We had to use ropes to navigate the steep cliff face during the climb."
"The road became increasingly steep as we approached the mountain pass."
"Be careful driving down that street; the descent is surprisingly steep."
(비격식) (가격, 요금, 요구 등이) 터무니없이 높거나 과도한.
(Informal) (Of a price, fee, or demand) unreasonably high or excessive.
예문:
"I decided not to buy the antique vase because the asking price was too steep."
"The new parking fines feel incredibly steep for such minor violations."
"Although the quality is excellent, the membership fee for the exclusive club is quite steep."
(음식이나 차 등을) 부드럽게 하거나 맛을 우려내기 위해 액체에 담그거나 잠기게 하다.
To soak or immerse something (especially food or tea) in a liquid to soften it or extract flavor.
예문:
"You must steep the dried mushrooms in warm water for at least thirty minutes before cooking."
"She let the herbal tea steep for five minutes to ensure maximum potency."
"The recipe instructed me to steep the raisins in rum overnight for extra flavor."
(특정 자질, 영향, 분위기 등으로) 완전히 둘러싸거나 채우다 (주로 수동태 'be steeped in'으로 사용됨).
To surround or fill someone or something completely with a particular quality, influence, or atmosphere (often used in the passive voice, 'be steeped in').
예문:
"The ancient city is steeped in centuries of complex political history and tradition."
"His writing style is clearly steeped in the literary traditions of the 19th century."
"Growing up in a family of musicians, she was steeped in classical music from an early age."