| 释义 |
plunk
I. \ˈpləŋk\ verb
also plonk \ˈpläŋk, -ȯ-\
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: imitative
transitive verb
1. : to pluck (as the string of a musical instrument) sharply so as to produce a quick, hollow, metallic, or harsh sound
< plunking the strings on a harp >
also : to play (a stringed instrument) in a plunking manner
< plunked the banjo >
2.
a. : to act on (as an object, a surface) so as to cause to give off a plunking sound; also : to move (as an object, a person) with a sudden or forceful movement usually oriented to a particular place
< plunked herself into the chair >
< plunking the books onto the table >
b. : to strike (as a person) with the fist or a bullet
intransitive verb
1. : to make a plunking sound
< frogs plunking in the hollow >
2. : to drop or sink abruptly or heavily : plump, dive
< plunked into the pool >
3. : to come out in favor of someone or something : support — used with for
< the moderates finally plunked for the party candidate >
II. noun
also plonk \“\
(-s)
1.
a. : an act or instance of plunking : blow
b. : a sound of or as if of a musical instrument being plunked
< a plunk of hoofbeats >
2. slang : dollar
< paid 10 plunks for a ticket >
III. adverb
also plonk \“\
1. : with a plunking sound : plump
2. : precisely, exactly
< plunk in the center — W.R.Kuhns > |