[] to decrease suddenly and quickly 暴跌;骤降◆Share prices have plunged in recent months. 最近几个月股价暴跌。◆The dollar plunged to its lowest level in six years. 美元骤跌至六年来的最低水平。SYNplummet ➡ see note at increase ●ˌplunge ˈinto sth●ˌplunge sb/sth ˈinto sthto experience sth unpleasant; to make sb/sth do this 经历;陷入;使经历;使陷入◆The country plunged deeper into recession. 这个国家陷入了更深的经济衰退之中。◆After losing the contract, the company was plunged into crisis. 失去这份合同之後,这家公司陷入了危机。