tính từ
(thuộc) vách đứng, như vách đứng; dốc đứng, dốc ngược (đường...)(từ hiếm,nghĩa hiếm), (như) precipitateDefinition of precipitous
precipitousadjective
kết tủa
/prɪˈsɪpɪtəs//prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/The word "precipitous" originated in the mid-14th century from the Middle English word "precipite," which in turn came from the Latin word "precipitātus," meaning "cast down or falling." Precipitātus was derived from the Latin words "pre" (meaning "before") and "cipīre" (meaning "to fall"). At its root, the term "precipitous" refers to something that falls or drops quickly and suddenly, often due to a steep incline or a rapid descent. Its related meanings include "steep," "perpendicular," "extreme," and "rapid." Over time, the use of the word "precipitous" has expanded beyond its original meaning. Today, it can also refer to a situation or outcome that is sudden, unexpected, or dangerous, due to its speed or intensity. Therefore, "precipitous" is often associated with urgency, suddenness, and rapidity in various contexts.
Summary tính từ
(thuộc) vách đứng, như vách đứng; dốc đứng, dốc ngược (đường...)
(từ hiếm,nghĩa hiếm), (như) precipitate
tính từ(thuộc) vách đứng, như vách đứng; dốc đứng, dốc ngược (đường...)(từ hiếm,nghĩa hiếm), (như) precipitatenamespace
very steep, high and often dangerous
rất dốc, cao và thường nguy hiểm
Example:
- precipitous cliffs
vách đá dựng đứng
- a precipitous drop at the side of the road
một cú rơi mạnh ở bên đường
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sudden and great
đột ngột và tuyệt vời
Example:
- a precipitous decline in exports
xuất khẩu sụt giảm nhanh chóng
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done very quickly, without enough thought or care
thực hiện rất nhanh chóng, không có đủ suy nghĩ hoặc quan tâm
Example:
- a precipitous action
một hành động đột ngột
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Idioms
have/want none of somethingI offered to pay but he was having none of it. They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
to refuse to accept something
none butNone but he knew the truth.
(literary)only
none the less
despite this fact
none other thanHer first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.
used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising