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plunge plunge ★★★☆☆/plʌ̱nʤ/1[VERB	动词]（尤指向水中）纵身投入，一头进入 If something or someone plunges in a particular direction, especially into water, they fall, rush, or throw themselves in that direction.   [V prep/adv]At least 50 people died when a bus plunged into a river...一辆公共汽车栽进河里，造成至少50人丧生。He ran down the steps to the pool terrace and plunged in.他跑下台阶来到泳池露台，纵身跳进池里。Plunge is also a noun....a plunge into cold water.一头跳入冰冷的水中2[VERB	动词]将…投入；将…插入；将…刺进 If you plunge an object into something, you push it quickly or violently into it.   [V n into n]  [V n with in]A soldier plunged a bayonet into his body...一名士兵将刺刀插进了他的身体。She plunged her face into a bowl of cold water...她把脸扎进一盆凉水里。I plunged in my knife and fork.我插入了刀叉。3[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]（使）突然陷入；（使）突然遭受 If a person or thing is plunged into a particular state or situation, or if they plunge into it, they are suddenly in that state or situation.   [V n into n]  [V-ed]  [V into n]The government's political and economic reforms threaten to plunge the country into chaos...政府的政治和经济改革可能会使国家陷入混乱局面。8,000 homes were plunged into darkness as electricity cables crashed down...由于电缆损毁，8,000户家庭顿时落入一片黑暗之中。Eddy finds himself plunged into a world of brutal violence...埃迪发现自己被抛入了一个野蛮、暴力的世界。The economy is plunging into recession.经济正陷入萧条。Plunge is also a noun.That peace often looked like a brief truce before the next plunge into war.那种和平看起来常常像是再次陷入战争前的短暂休战。4[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]（使）投身；（使）突然开始从事 If you plunge into an activity or are plunged into it, you suddenly get very involved in it.   [V into n]  [be V-ed into n]  [V pron-refl into n]The two men plunged into discussion...两位男士立即投入到讨论中。The prince should be plunged into work...王子应该积极参与工作。Take the opportunity to plunge yourself into your career.抓住机会投身到事业中去。Plunge is also a noun.His sudden plunge into the field of international diplomacy is a major surprise.他突然投身国际外交界是一大意外。5[VERB	动词]骤降；猛跌 If an amount or rate plunges, it decreases quickly and suddenly.   [V]  [V to n]  [V from/to amount]  [V by amount]  [V amount]His weight began to plunge...他的体重开始锐减。The Pound plunged to a new low on the foreign exchange markets yesterday...昨天在外汇市场上英镑骤跌至新低。Shares have plunged from £17 to £7.55...股票已从17英镑骤跌至7.55英镑。The bank's profits plunged by 87 per cent...银行的利润骤降了87%。Its net profits plunged 73% last year.去年，它的净利猛跌了73%。Plunge is also a noun.Japan's banks are in trouble because of bad loans and the stock market plunge.日本银行因呆账和股市暴跌而陷入困境。6See also:plunging；  7[PHRASE	短语]决定冒险尝试；采取断然行动 If you take the plunge, you decide to do something that you consider difficult or risky.   [V inflects]If you have been thinking about buying shares, now could be the time to take the plunge.如果你一直在考虑购买股票，现在或许是采取行动的最好时机。 plunge1 verbplunge2 nounplungeplunge1 /plʌndʒ/ ●○○ verb  Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move, fall, or be thrown suddenly forwards or downwardsplunge off/into etc Her car swerved and plunged off the cliff. Both the climbers had plunged to their deaths.2[intransitive] if a price, rate etc plunges, it suddenly decreases by a large amount:  The unemployment rate plunged sharply.plunge to Oil prices have plunged to a new low. In the recession, the company’s profits plunged 60%.3[intransitive] literary if a ship plunges, it moves violently up and down because of big waves► see thesaurus at decreaseplunge in (also plunge into something) phrasal verb1to start talking or doing something quickly and confidently, especially without thinking about it first:  It’s a difficult situation. You can’t just plunge in and put everything right. ‘I don’t agree,’ she said, plunging into the conversation.2to jump or dive into water:  He stripped off and plunged into the sea.3plunge something ↔ in (also plunge something into something) to push something firmly and deeply into something else:  He opened the bag and plunged his hand in. Plunge the pasta into boiling water. Repeatedly she plunged the knife into his chest.► see thesaurus at putplunge (somebody/something) into something phrasal verb to suddenly experience a difficult or unpleasant situation, or to make someone or something do this:  A strike would plunge the country into chaos. The house was suddenly plunged into darkness. After the war, the family plunged into debt.plunge1 verbplunge2 nounplungeplunge2 noun  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1take the plunge to decide to do something important or risky, especially after thinking about it for a long time:  We took the plunge and set up our own business.2[countable] a sudden large decrease in the price, value etc of somethingplunge in a dramatic plunge in house prices3[countable usually singular] a sudden movement down or forwards:  The plane began a headlong plunge towards the Earth.4[countable usually singular] when someone suddenly becomes involved in something newplunge into his sudden plunge into marriage5[countable usually singular] a jump or dive into water, or a quick swimplunge in/into a quick plunge in the lake

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t66Pk8i74cE7fib4MrIjFxh79fKuOmVvvMozS6yQ80llVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNTESBzrbiOXVFkPM5vE93mxquIlK6nXnTazFIkolo01fvpZ66h1gj/1UhbZvilIVYya4rkFa+89zwkBKbrisV+J6VzHHVuoeNjPA5zHKQPAMcUqVOeQ/DPaONyiX7wSptwFw9+M5fdmTAC5h32q8/cAqGKEFsWij3HyjL+7HOwRUPboGvzuOpG5Jnuv5z2Xh/r2YTrM3Vv8BlWwnrOdbjh1ZozBRz8lN8y4FH9FzsdGU/CUbG7brHEkgR5vgjXrhhoOYMSZ6fNs3Ccz9/eqzSxz6WaDa+sLarrfqi2aa0VvKyf+euXDTAuT6PFemLLZwmTRG8mfbUIsY+q/B4ew7TOIA==             plunge              /        plʌndʒ                ;          NAmE                plʌndʒ                /                              verb                ,                  noun                            plunge      plunges      plunged      plunging                            verb                    1              [intransitive            ,       transitive        ]                    to move or make sb/sth move suddenly forwards and/or downwards          使突然前冲（或下落）                    + adv./prep.              ◆        She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death.        她没有站稳，从 100 英尺的高处跌下摔死了。                    plungesb/sth + adv./prep.                    ◆        The earthquake plunged entire towns over the edge of the cliffs.        地震将整座整座的城镇掀到悬崖之下。                    2              [intransitive        ]                    (of prices, temperatures, etc.        价格、温度等        )                    to decrease suddenly and quickly          暴跌；骤降；突降                            SYN                                            plummet                                                  ◆        Stock markets plunged at the news of the coup.        政变的消息一传来，股票市场便暴跌。                    3              [intransitive        ]            + adv./prep.              (of a road, surface, etc.        道路、表面等        )                    to slope down steeply          陡峭地向下倾斜                            ◆        The track plunged down into the valley.        小路陡然而下，直插山谷。                    4              [intransitive        ]                    to move up and down suddenly and violently          （剧烈）颠簸，震荡                            ◆        The horse plunged and reared.        马猛然跃起，用后腿直立。                    ◆        (          figurative)                His heart plunged          (= because of a strong emotion).                他的心怦怦乱跳。                            PHRASAL VERBS                    ˌplunge ˈin | ˌplunge ˈinto sth                  1                      to jump into sth, especially with force              （尤指用力地）投入，跳进                                            ◆            The pool was declared open and eager swimmers plunged in.            游泳池刚刚宣布开门，游泳的人就急切地跳入池中。                                    2                      to start doing sth in an enthusiastic way, especially without thinking carefully about what you are doing              热情投入；贸然行动                                            ◆            She was about to plunge into her story when the phone rang.            她刚要开始大谈她的经历，电话响了。                                ◆            He's always plunging in at the deep end              (= becoming involved in difficult situations without being well enough prepared).                        他总是贸然行动，屡屡卷入困境。                                      ˌplunge sth ˈin | ˌplunge sth ˈinto sth                              to push sth quickly and with force into sth else              猛力插入；扎进                                            ◆            She plunged the knife deep into his chest.            她把刀子深深地刺进他的胸膛。                                      ˌplunge ˈinto sth                  1          =                          plunge in                                                2                      to experience sth unpleasant              经历，陷入（不快的事）                                            ◆            The country plunged deeper into recession.            那个国家进一步陷入经济萧条之中。                                      ˌplunge sb/sth ˈinto sth                              to make sb/sth experience sth unpleasant              使经历，使陷入（不快的事情）                                            ◆            The news plunged them into deep depression.            这条消息立即使他们深感沮丧。                                ◆            There was a flash of lightning and the house was              plunged into darkness.                        雷电闪过，房子陷入一片黑暗之中。                                                    noun                    [usually singular      ]              1              a sudden movement downwards or away from sth          突然跌落；突然分离                            SYN                                            drop                                                  ◆        The calm water ends there and the river begins a headlong plunge.        平静的河水突然中断，开始奔腾直泻而下。                    2              plunge(in sth)                    a sudden decrease in an amount or the value of sth          （价格、数量的）暴跌，猛降，骤减                            SYN                                            drop                                                  ◆        a dramatic plunge in profits        利润锐减                    3              plungeinto sth                    the act of becoming involved in a situation or activity          卷入；参与                            ◆        The company is planning a deeper plunge into the commercial market.        这家公司正计划进一步投入商业市场。                    4              an act of jumping or          spaninginto water; a quick swim          跳水；快速游泳                            ◆        He took the plunge into the deep end.        他跳入深水区。                    ◆        She went for a plunge.        她去游泳了。                    IDIOM              take the ˈplunge                              (              informal)                        to decide to do sth important or difficult, especially after thinking about it for a long time              （尤指深思熟虑后）果断行事，毅然决定                                                      plunge              /        plʌndʒ                ;          NAmE                plʌndʒ                /             plunge[plʌndʒ]plunged, plunging, plungesCET4CET6考研GRETOEFLIELTSn10959142318327246742675v46545897545208314491395425VERB877369561NOUN1089646235Spoken:50704624plunged[1368] plunges[291] plunging[677]投入(60%)，跳入(30%)，使投入(5%)，栽进(5%)n.投入；跳进vt.使陷入；使投入；使插入vi.突然地下降；投入；陷入；跳进

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Collins	plunge ★★★☆☆ /plʌ̱nʤ/ 1 [VERB 动词]（尤指向水中）纵身投入，一头进入 If something or someone plunges in a particular direction, especially into water, they fall, rush, or throw themselves in that direction. [V prep/adv] At least 50 people died when a bus plunged into a river... 一辆公共汽车栽进河里，造成至少50人丧生。 He ran down the steps to the pool terrace and plunged in. 他跑下台阶来到泳池露台，纵身跳进池里。 Plunge is also a noun. ...a plunge into cold water. 一头跳入冰冷的水中 2 [VERB 动词]将…投入；将…插入；将…刺进 If you plunge an object into something, you push it quickly or violently into it. [V n into n] [V n with in] A soldier plunged a bayonet into his body... 一名士兵将刺刀插进了他的身体。 She plunged her face into a bowl of cold water... 她把脸扎进一盆凉水里。 I plunged in my knife and fork. 我插入了刀叉。 3 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]（使）突然陷入；（使）突然遭受 If a person or thing is plunged into a particular state or situation, or if they plunge into it, they are suddenly in that state or situation. [V n into n] [V-ed] [V into n] The government's political and economic reforms threaten to plunge the country into chaos... 政府的政治和经济改革可能会使国家陷入混乱局面。 8,000 homes were plunged into darkness as electricity cables crashed down... 由于电缆损毁，8,000户家庭顿时落入一片黑暗之中。 Eddy finds himself plunged into a world of brutal violence... 埃迪发现自己被抛入了一个野蛮、暴力的世界。 The economy is plunging into recession. 经济正陷入萧条。 Plunge is also a noun. That peace often looked like a brief truce before the next plunge into war. 那种和平看起来常常像是再次陷入战争前的短暂休战。 4 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]（使）投身；（使）突然开始从事 If you plunge into an activity or are plunged into it, you suddenly get very involved in it. [V into n] [be V-ed into n] [V pron-refl into n] The two men plunged into discussion... 两位男士立即投入到讨论中。 The prince should be plunged into work... 王子应该积极参与工作。 Take the opportunity to plunge yourself into your career. 抓住机会投身到事业中去。 Plunge is also a noun. His sudden plunge into the field of international diplomacy is a major surprise. 他突然投身国际外交界是一大意外。 5 [VERB 动词]骤降；猛跌 If an amount or rate plunges, it decreases quickly and suddenly. [V] [V to n] [V from/to amount] [V by amount] [V amount] His weight began to plunge... 他的体重开始锐减。 The Pound plunged to a new low on the foreign exchange markets yesterday... 昨天在外汇市场上英镑骤跌至新低。 Shares have plunged from £17 to £7.55... 股票已从17英镑骤跌至7.55英镑。 The bank's profits plunged by 87 per cent... 银行的利润骤降了87%。 Its net profits plunged 73% last year. 去年，它的净利猛跌了73%。 Plunge is also a noun. Japan's banks are in trouble because of bad loans and the stock market plunge. 日本银行因呆账和股市暴跌而陷入困境。 6 See also:plunging ； 7 [PHRASE 短语]决定冒险尝试；采取断然行动 If you take the plunge, you decide to do something that you consider difficult or risky. [V inflects] If you have been thinking about buying shares, now could be the time to take the plunge. 如果你一直在考虑购买股票，现在或许是采取行动的最好时机。
Oxford	plunge / plʌndʒ ; NAmE plʌndʒ / verb , noun plunge plunges plunged plunging verb 1 [intransitive , transitive ] to move or make sb/sth move suddenly forwards and/or downwards 使突然前冲（或下落） + adv./prep. ◆ She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death. 她没有站稳，从 100 英尺的高处跌下摔死了。 plungesb/sth + adv./prep. ◆ The earthquake plunged entire towns over the edge of the cliffs. 地震将整座整座的城镇掀到悬崖之下。 2 [intransitive ] (of prices, temperatures, etc. 价格、温度等 ) to decrease suddenly and quickly 暴跌；骤降；突降 SYN plummet ◆ Stock markets plunged at the news of the coup. 政变的消息一传来，股票市场便暴跌。 3 [intransitive ] + adv./prep. (of a road, surface, etc. 道路、表面等 ) to slope down steeply 陡峭地向下倾斜 ◆ The track plunged down into the valley. 小路陡然而下，直插山谷。 4 [intransitive ] to move up and down suddenly and violently （剧烈）颠簸，震荡 ◆ The horse plunged and reared. 马猛然跃起，用后腿直立。 ◆ ( figurative) His heart plunged (= because of a strong emotion). 他的心怦怦乱跳。 PHRASAL VERBS ˌplunge ˈin \| ˌplunge ˈinto sth 1 to jump into sth, especially with force （尤指用力地）投入，跳进 ◆ The pool was declared open and eager swimmers plunged in. 游泳池刚刚宣布开门，游泳的人就急切地跳入池中。 2 to start doing sth in an enthusiastic way, especially without thinking carefully about what you are doing 热情投入；贸然行动 ◆ She was about to plunge into her story when the phone rang. 她刚要开始大谈她的经历，电话响了。 ◆ He's always plunging in at the deep end (= becoming involved in difficult situations without being well enough prepared). 他总是贸然行动，屡屡卷入困境。 ˌplunge sth ˈin \| ˌplunge sth ˈinto sth to push sth quickly and with force into sth else 猛力插入；扎进 ◆ She plunged the knife deep into his chest. 她把刀子深深地刺进他的胸膛。 ˌplunge ˈinto sth 1 = plunge in 2 to experience sth unpleasant 经历，陷入（不快的事） ◆ The country plunged deeper into recession. 那个国家进一步陷入经济萧条之中。 ˌplunge sb/sth ˈinto sth to make sb/sth experience sth unpleasant 使经历，使陷入（不快的事情） ◆ The news plunged them into deep depression. 这条消息立即使他们深感沮丧。 ◆ There was a flash of lightning and the house was plunged into darkness. 雷电闪过，房子陷入一片黑暗之中。 noun [usually singular ] 1 a sudden movement downwards or away from sth 突然跌落；突然分离 SYN drop ◆ The calm water ends there and the river begins a headlong plunge. 平静的河水突然中断，开始奔腾直泻而下。 2 plunge(in sth) a sudden decrease in an amount or the value of sth （价格、数量的）暴跌，猛降，骤减 SYN drop ◆ a dramatic plunge in profits 利润锐减 3 plungeinto sth the act of becoming involved in a situation or activity 卷入；参与 ◆ The company is planning a deeper plunge into the commercial market. 这家公司正计划进一步投入商业市场。 4 an act of jumping or spaninginto water; a quick swim 跳水；快速游泳 ◆ He took the plunge into the deep end. 他跳入深水区。 ◆ She went for a plunge. 她去游泳了。 IDIOM take the ˈplunge ( informal) to decide to do sth important or difficult, especially after thinking about it for a long time （尤指深思熟虑后）果断行事，毅然决定 plunge / plʌndʒ ; NAmE plʌndʒ /
LDC	plunge1 verb plunge2 noun plungeplunge1 /plʌndʒ/ ●○○ verb Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move, fall, or be thrown suddenly forwards or downwardsplunge off/into etc Her car swerved and plunged off the cliff. Both the climbers had plunged to their deaths.2[intransitive] if a price, rate etc plunges, it suddenly decreases by a large amount: The unemployment rate plunged sharply.plunge to Oil prices have plunged to a new low. In the recession, the company’s profits plunged 60%.3[intransitive] literary if a ship plunges, it moves violently up and down because of big waves ► see thesaurus at decrease plunge in (also plunge into something) phrasal verb1to start talking or doing something quickly and confidently, especially without thinking about it first: It’s a difficult situation. You can’t just plunge in and put everything right. ‘I don’t agree,’ she said, plunging into the conversation.2to jump or dive into water: He stripped off and plunged into the sea.3plunge something ↔ in (also plunge something into something) to push something firmly and deeply into something else: He opened the bag and plunged his hand in. Plunge the pasta into boiling water. Repeatedly she plunged the knife into his chest.► see thesaurus at put plunge into phrasal verb to suddenly experience a difficult or unpleasant situation, or to make someone or something do this: A strike would plunge the country into chaos. The house was suddenly plunged into darkness. After the war, the family plunged into debt. plunge1 verb plunge2 noun plungeplunge2 noun Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1take the plunge to decide to do something important or risky, especially after thinking about it for a long time: We took the plunge and set up our own business.2[countable] a sudden large decrease in the price, value etc of somethingplunge in a dramatic plunge in house prices3[countable usually singular] a sudden movement down or forwards: The plane began a headlong plunge towards the Earth.4[countable usually singular] when someone suddenly becomes involved in something newplunge into his sudden plunge into marriage5[countable usually singular] a jump or dive into water, or a quick swimplunge in/into a quick plunge in the lake
WDF	plunge [plʌndʒ]plunged, plunging, plunges CET4CET6考研GRETOEFLIELTS n10959 1423 183 272 467 426 75 v4654 5897 545 2083 1449 1395 425 VERB8773 69561 NOUN10896 46235 Spoken: 50704624 plunged[1368] plunges[291] plunging[677] 投入(60%)，跳入(30%)，使投入(5%)，栽进(5%) n.投入；跳进 vt.使陷入；使投入；使插入 vi.突然地下降；投入；陷入；跳进

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