What does plunge mean?

To move or push something suddenly and forcefully into something. To decrease suddenly and sharply. A sudden dive, fall, or sharp decrease.

plunge

/plʌndʒ/

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猛地跳入；猛地插入

v. To move or push something suddenly and forcefully into something.

猛地跳入；猛地插入

v. To decrease suddenly and sharply.

骤降；暴跌

n. A sudden dive, fall, or sharp decrease.

跳入；骤降

He plunged his muddy boots into a bucket of water.

他把沾满泥的靴子猛地浸进一桶水里。

Tourism revenue may plunge when extreme weather forces popular coastal resorts to close during peak season.

当极端天气迫使热门海滨度假区在旺季关闭时，旅游收入可能骤降。

plunge into可指跳入，也可指突然陷入某种状态。

What does plunge mean?: To move or push something suddenly and forcefully into something. To decrease suddenly and sharply. A sudden dive, fall, or sharp decrease.
How is plunge pronounced?: UK /plʌndʒ/, US /plʌndʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.