Plump for Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫəmp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PLUMP for
plˈʌmp/ /fˈɔː
pl-UMP faw
释义
To choose or decide in favor of something, especially after thinking about different options.
用法与细微差别
This is an informal, mainly British expression. Used when someone makes a final choice after considering several options. Common with 'plump for' + noun. Don't confuse with 'plump' meaning 'chubby.' Not commonly used in American English.
Spanish: decidirse por - elegirPortuguese (BR): optar por - escolherPortuguese (PT): optar por - escolherChinese (Simplified): 选择Chinese (Traditional): 選擇Hindi: चुननाArabic: يختارBengali: পছন্দ করাRussian: выбратьJapanese: 選ぶ - 決めるVietnamese: chọnKorean: 선택하다Turkish: tercih etmek - seçmekUrdu: منتخب کرناIndonesian: memilih
例句
I finally plumped for the blue shirt.
basic
She always plumps for the safest option.
basic
We had to plump for one restaurant or another.
basic
After much debate, they plumped for the most affordable car.
natural
Why did you plump for that movie instead of the other one?
natural
When in doubt, I usually plump for what feels right.
natural