单词 | plump |
释义 | plump 2 ![]() v. plumped, plump·ing, plumps v.intr. 1. To drop abruptly or heavily: plumped into the easy chair. 2. To give full support or praise: plumped for the candidate throughout the state. v.tr. To throw down or drop (something) abruptly or heavily: plumped the books onto the table. n. 1. A heavy or abrupt fall or collision. 2. The sound of a heavy fall or collision. adj. Blunt; direct. adv. 1. With a heavy or abrupt drop: The anchor fell plump into the sea. 2. a. With a full or sudden impact: walked plump into the pole. b. Directly: ran plump into an old friend. 3. Without qualification; bluntly: spoke out plump for the tax bill. [Middle English plumpen, to immerse quickly, perhaps from Middle Low German, probably of imitative origin.] |
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