steepen

• 表示增加坡度或斜度，使某物变得更陡；也可指程度、趋势或变化变得更急剧。

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming steeper or making something steeper in angle or slope.

1. Become steeperB2formal

   To increase in slope or incline, becoming more vertical or difficult to climb.

   变陡

   • The trail steepens as you approach the summit.
   • The road steepens suddenly after the bridge.
   • The gradient of the hill steepens near the top.

   同义词risesharpen

   反义词easeflattenlevel

2. Make steeperB2formal

   To cause something to have a greater slope or incline.

   使更陡

   • The construction crew steepened the driveway for better drainage.
   • They steepened the roof to prevent snow accumulation.
   • The engineers steepened the ramp to fit the new design.

   同义词anglebankcantinclinepitchslanttilt

   反义词evenflattengradelevel