plummet
/ˈplʌmɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5524 in the learning path
暴跌；骤降
Definitions
v. To decrease very quickly and sharply.
暴跌；骤降
v. To fall suddenly and quickly from a high position.
急速坠落
Example
Temperatures plummeted overnight, leaving ice on the garden pond.
气温一夜间骤降，花园池塘结了冰。
Demand for private cars could plummet if cities offered reliable, affordable public transport throughout the day.
如果城市全天提供可靠且价格合理的公共交通，私家车需求可能会大幅下降。
Collocations
- prices plummet
- temperatures plummet
- plummet to a record low
Synonyms
- plunge
- tumble
Antonyms
- soar
- rocket
Usage tip
常作不及物动词；to接终值，by接降幅。
FAQ
- What does plummet mean?
- To decrease very quickly and sharply. To fall suddenly and quickly from a high position.
- How is plummet pronounced?
- UK /ˈplʌmɪt/, US /ˈplʌmɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
