| 单词 | plunge |
| 释义 | plunge plunge // verb, noun
■ verb [no obj]
to decrease suddenly and quickly: Share prices have plunged in recent months. The dollar plunged to its lowest level in six years. SYN PLUMMET See note at INCREASE
PHRASAL VERBS
plunge into sth; plunge sb/sth into sth to experience sth unpleasant; to make sb/sth do this: The country plunged deeper into recession. After losing the contract, the company was plunged into crisis. Rising inflation has plunged the country into chaos.
■ noun [sing.]
a sudden decrease in an amount or the value of sth: The group has announced a plunge in annual profits. This increase reversed an earlier price plunge. SYN DROP
IDIOMS
take the plunge ( to decide to do sth important or difficult, especially after thinking about it for a long time: Even when you're ready to take the plunge, setting up a business is not easy. Investors need encouragement to take the plunge. |
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