| 单词 | plunge |
| 释义 | Word Frequency plunge(plʌndʒ) verb 1. (usually foll by into) to thrust or throw (something, oneself, etc) they plunged into the sea 2. to throw or be thrown into a certain state or condition the room was plunged into darkness 3. (usually foll by into) to involve or become involved deeply (in) he plunged himself into a course of Sanskrit 4. (intransitive) to move or dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity 5. (intransitive) to descend very suddenly or steeply the ship plunged in heavy seas a plunging neckline 6. (intransitive) informal to speculate or gamble recklessly, for high stakes, etc noun 7. a leap or dive as into water 8. informal a swim; dip 9. mainly US a place where one can swim or dive, such as a swimming pool 10. a headlong rush a plunge for the exit 11. a pitching or tossing motion 12. take the plunge Word origin C14: from Old French plongier, from Vulgar Latin plumbicāre (unattested) to sound with a plummet, from Latin plumbum lead |
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