As snow accumulates on a steep slope, it reaches a critical point at which the slightest vibration will send it sliding into the valley below.

当雪在陡峭的斜坡上堆积时，它会达到一个临界点，在这个临界点上，最轻微的震动就会使它滑进下面的山谷。

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The road stretches uphill at a steep slope.

这条路以陡峭的坡度向山上延伸。

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Much the reverse is the meaning of a steep slope in a learning progress curve.

学习进程曲线里陡的曲线的意思正好相反。

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Berg, a skier, talks of looking down a steep slope, his mouth dry from fear.

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And they may turn their backs on those who occupy a house on a steep slope that fire engines struggle to climb.

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The climbers were on a steep slope where there was snow, which meant an avalanche was possible, but there was no reason to suspect it would happen then, he told CNN affiliate BFM TV.

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