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precipitously

/ˌprɪˈsɪpɪtəsli/ American
  • adv. 陡峭地, 突然地, 出乎意料地
Definition
  • adv. very steeply, or suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
House prices dropped precipitously after the factory closed down.
工厂关闭后,房价骤然下跌。