steep

ripido, scosceso

Che sale o scende con una forte pendenza, rendendo difficile camminare o salire.

In inglese semplice: Rising or falling at a large angle, making climbing or walking difficult.

• The hill is steep.
• We climbed a steep path to the village.
• Be careful on those steep stairs.

Sinonimi: brant, hilly

Contrari: gentle

Espressioni comuni: steep hill, steep slope, steep stairs

caro, elevato

Che costa molto più di quanto ci si aspetti o si voglia pagare.

In inglese semplice: Costing much more money than you expect or want to pay.

• That price seems steep.
• They charge a steep fee for delivery.
• The rent was too steep for us.

Sinonimi: expensive, pricey

Contrari: cheap

Espressioni comuni: steep price, steep rent, a steep fee

molto inclinato

Molto inclinato rispetto alla posizione verticale, soprattutto un albero di nave o un finestrino.

In inglese semplice: Tilted a long way from an upright position, especially a mast or vehicle window.

• The car has a steep windshield angle.
• A steep rake gives the mast a dramatic appearance.
• The designer chose a steep rake for the front window.

Espressioni comuni: steep rake, steep windshield angle

essere permeato, essere intriso

Avere una qualità molto presente, come se riempisse ogni parte.

In inglese semplice: To have a great deal of a particular quality, usually expressed as being filled with it.

• The village is steeped in tradition.
• Their love story was steeped in mystery.
• Every room seemed steeped in sadness.

Come si usa: be steeped in something (The old castle is steeped in mystery.)

Sinonimi: be filled with, be rich in

Espressioni comuni: steep in mystery, steep in tradition, steep in romance

mettere in infusione, preparare

Preparare una bevanda lasciando foglie di tè o ingredienti simili nell’acqua.

In inglese semplice: To make a drink by leaving tea leaves or similar ingredients in water.

• Steep the tea for two minutes.
• She steeped fresh mint to make a warm drink.
• Do you steep green tea in boiling water?

Come si usa: steep something in something (Steep the tea in hot water for three minutes.)

Sinonimi: brew, infuse

Espressioni comuni: steep tea, steep the leaves

mettere in ammollo

Lasciare qualcosa in un liquido per un po’ perché si ammorbidisca o rilasci il suo sapore.

In inglese semplice: To leave something in liquid for a while so it softens or releases its flavour.

• Steep the dried fruit overnight.
• She steeped the herbs in hot water.
• How long should I steep these leaves?

Come si usa: steep something in something (Steep the herbs in warm water.)

Sinonimi: soak

Espressioni comuni: steep something in water, steep the herbs

permeare, immergere

Riempire qualcuno o qualcosa di una qualità, oppure coinvolgerlo profondamente in un argomento o una tradizione.

In inglese semplice: To fill someone or something with a quality, or involve them deeply in a subject or tradition.

• The town is steeped in history.
• Her education steeped her in ancient philosophy.
• He steeped himself in the local culture.

Come si usa: steep someone/something in something (Her parents steeped her in the music of their homeland.); be steeped in something (He is steeped in classical literature.)

Sinonimi: immerse, imbue

Espressioni comuni: steep someone in something, steep in history

stare in ammollo, restare in infusione

Restare per un po’ in un liquido, diventando più morbido o dandogli sapore.

In inglese semplice: To stay in liquid for a while, becoming softer or giving it flavour.

• Let the leaves steep.
• The herbs steeped in warm water overnight.
• The tea is steeping while I prepare the cups.

Come si usa: steep in something (The leaves steep in hot water for five minutes.)

Sinonimi: soak

Espressioni comuni: steep in water, leave to steep