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Plunge Meaning in English

word

/ˈpɫəndʒ/
pluhnj
/plˈʌndʒ/
pluhnj

释义

To move or fall quickly and suddenly, often into something like water; also used for a sudden decrease, such as in prices or temperature.

用法与细微差别

Common collocations include 'plunge into water', 'plunge prices', 'take the plunge' (decide to do something risky). Used both literally (physical action) and figuratively (sudden changes in emotion, value, etc.). 'Plunge' is more dramatic than 'drop' or 'fall'.

例句

He took a deep breath and plunged into the cold water.

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The temperature plunged at night.

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Stock prices plunged after the news.

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Sometimes you just need to plunge in and get started.

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She watched the dolphins plunge through the waves.

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After months of thinking, Mark decided to take the plunge and move abroad.

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