1. 陡的;陡峭的;陡直的
    A steep slope rises at a very sharp angle and is difficult to go up.

    e.g. San Francisco is built on 40 hills and some are very steep.
           旧金山建在 40 座小山丘上，其中一些非常陡峭。
    e.g. ...a narrow, steep-sided valley.
           两旁山坡陡峭的狭窄山谷

2. (增加或减少)急剧的，大幅度的
    A steep increase or decrease in something is a very big increase or decrease.

    e.g. Consumers are rebelling at steep price increases.
           消费者在抗议物价飞涨。

3. (价格)过高的，昂贵的
    If you say that the price of something is steep, you mean that it is expensive.

    e.g. The annual premium can be a little steep, but will be well worth it if your dog is injured.
           每年要交的保险费可能有点高，但如果你的狗受了伤就会很值了。

4. 浸泡(食物)
    To steep food in a liquid means to put the food in the liquid for some time so that the food gets flavour from the liquid.

    e.g. It's a drink made by steeping pineapple rind in water.
           这是用菠萝皮泡在水里做的饮料。
    e.g. ...green beans steeped in olive oil.
           在橄榄油里浸泡过的青豆