plunge
UK/plʌndʒ/US
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Definitions
v.
To thrust or push suddenly into liquid or another substance; to fall or dive steeply; to enter a situation suddenly
投入，跳入；使陷入；骤然下降
n.
A sudden dive or leap into water; a steep and rapid fall or drop
跳水，跳入；骤然下降
Root Breakdown
Native Englishplungeother
=plunge
Common Collocations
- 1.take the plunge迈出决定性的一步
- 2.plunge into darkness陷入黑暗
- 3.prices plunge价格暴跌
- 4.plunge ahead义无反顾地向前冲
Example Sentences
- 1.
She took a deep breath and plunged into the icy water.
- 2.
Stock markets plunged sharply after the unexpected economic announcement.
- 3.
The power outage plunged the entire neighborhood into darkness.