单词	steepen
释义	steepen verb steep·​en ˈstē-pən  -pᵊm steepened; steepening ˈstē-pə-niŋ  ˈstēp-niŋ intransitive verb : to become steeper transitive verb : to make steeper Example Sentences The path steepened as we approached the summit. A large glacier steepened the side of the mountain. Recent Examples on the Web The union believed there was an understanding on luxury tax rates, which management had been proposing to substantially steepen while eliminating higher penalties for recidivist high spenders. oregonlive, 1 Mar. 2022 The union believed there was an understanding on luxury tax rates, which management was proposing to substantially steepen while eliminating higher penalties for recidivist high spenders. Ronald Blum, Chron, 1 Mar. 2022 The next segment makes a steady, lung-squeezing climb gaining 700 feet in a series of tight switchbacks that steepen as you near a high saddle. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2022 If investors thought the Fed was behind the curve, the Treasury yield curve would normally steepen, with long-term yields rising by more than short-term rates. Nick Sargen, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2022 Hence the need to steepen the gradient of quality vaccines to overcome this resistance. Muhammad H. Zaman, STAT, 26 Oct. 2021 And finally, individual mentees can accelerate, learn best practices and steepen the learning curve, reduce the costs of making mistakes and create connections with other resources and drive operational efficiency. Will Fan, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021 The inflation data out Friday helped boost the yield on the 10-year Treasury and steepen the yield curve, helping the Financials sector lead the SPX higher. Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 28 June 2021 The AFC East’s defensive-minded head coaches will steepen his learning curve. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1847, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
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