| 单词 | plunge |
| 释义 | plunge v. & n. --v 1. (usu. foll. by in, into) a tr. thrust forcefully or abruptly. b intr. dive; propel oneself forcibly. c intr. & tr. enter or cause to enter a certain condition or embark on a certain course abruptly or impetuously (they plunged into a lively discussion; the room was plunged into darkness). 2. tr. immerse completely. 3. intr. a move suddenly and dramatically downward. b (foll. by down, into, etc.) move with a rush (plunged down the stairs). c diminish rapidly (share prices have plunged). 4. intr. (of a horse) start violently forward. 5. intr. (of a ship) pitch. 6. intr. colloq. gamble heavily; run into debt. --n a plunging action or movement; a dive. Phrases and idioms plunging (or plunge) neckline a low-cut neckline. take the plunge colloq. commit oneself to a (usu. risky) course of action. Etymology: ME f. OF plungier ult. f. L plumbum plummet |
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