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plunge
[ pluhnj ]
verb (used with object)
- to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.; immerse; submerge:
to plunge a dagger into one's heart.
- to bring suddenly or forcibly into some condition, situation, etc.:
to plunge a country into war; to pull a switch and plunge a house into darkness.
- Horticulture. to place (a potted plant) up to its rim in soil or in certain other materials, as sand or moss.
- Surveying. to transit (the telescope of a transit or theodolite).
verb (used without object)
- to cast oneself, or fall as if cast, into water, a hole, etc.
Synonyms:
- to rush or dash with headlong haste:
to plunge through a crowd.
Synonyms:
- to bet or speculate recklessly:
to plunge on the stock market.
- to throw oneself impetuously or abruptly into some condition, situation, matter, etc.:
to plunge into debt.
- to descend abruptly or precipitously, as a cliff, road, etc.
Synonyms:
- to pitch violently forward, as a horse, ship, etc.
noun
- act of plunging.
- a leap or dive, as into water.
- a headlong or impetuous rush or dash:
a plunge into danger.
- a sudden, violent pitching movement.
- a place for plunging or diving, as a swimming pool.
- Geology. pitch 1( def 45 ).
plunge
/ 辫濒蕦苍诲萧 /
verb
- usually foll by into to thrust or throw (something, oneself, etc)
they plunged into the sea
- to throw or be thrown into a certain state or condition
the room was plunged into darkness
- usually foll by into to involve or become involved deeply (in)
he plunged himself into a course of Sanskrit
- intr to move or dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
- intr to descend very suddenly or steeply
the ship plunged in heavy seas
a plunging neckline
- informal.intr to speculate or gamble recklessly, for high stakes, etc
noun
- a leap or dive as into water
- informal.a swim; dip
- a place where one can swim or dive, such as a swimming pool
- a headlong rush
a plunge for the exit
- a pitching or tossing motion
- take the plunge informal.
- to resolve to do something dangerous or irrevocable
- to get married
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 谤别路辫濒耻苍驳别顎 verb replunged replunging noun
- 耻苍路辫濒耻苍驳别诲顎 adjective
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of plunge1
Idioms and Phrases
- take the plunge, to enter with sudden decision upon an unfamiliar course of action, as after hesitation or deliberation:
She took the plunge and invested her entire savings in the plan.
More idioms and phrases containing plunge
see take the plunge .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Inflation, energy prices and mortgage rates have fallen since Trump took office, although unemployment has risen slightly, consumer sentiment has sagged and the stock market was plunged into turmoil by the tariffs.
With shops, homes and restaurants plunged into darkness - and some people stuck in lifts - Spain's electricity network said by mid-afternoon that restoring power could take several hours.
The once-cutting-edge Austin, Texas, company has seen its profit and share price plunge amid Trump鈥檚 looming tariffs that Musk has opposed and a brand crisis precipitated by his prominent role in the administration.
He is one of the many traders who were at the coal face of global markets when share prices plunged everywhere following Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tariff announcement.
Goldstein dives into the culture shock of being plunged into the American comedy scene, visiting the White House, his love of musicals, and why his experience on 鈥淪esame Street鈥 changed his life forever.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from 亚洲网紅露点 Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 漏 Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage庐 Idioms Dictionary copyright 漏 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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