On the other hand, whenever I hadplunged into deep water, forced by courage or circumstance, I had always been able to swim until I got my feet on the ground again.
另一方面, 每当我因勇气或环境所迫而跳入深水区时, 我总是能够游到到双脚着地为止。
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过去式::plunged
过去分词::plunged
现在分词::plunging
第三人称单数::plunges
"Immerse yourself in hot water"
"the stock market plunged"
"She plunged at it eagerly"
"He launched into a long diatribe"
"She plunged into a dangerous adventure"
"The professor plunged his students into the study of the Italian text"
"It plunged to the bottom of the well"
"dip the garment into the cleaning solution"
"dip the brush into the paint"
"He immersed himself into his studies"
1.（尤指向水中）纵身投入，一头进入
If something or someoneplunges in a particular direction, especially into water, they fall, rush, or throw themselves in that direction.
e.g. 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。
e.g. 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。
2.将…投入；将…插入；将…刺进
If youplunge an objectinto something, you push it quickly or violently into it.
e.g. A soldier plunged a bayonet into his body...
一名士兵将刺刀插进了他的身体。
e.g. She plunged her face into a bowl of cold water...
她把脸扎进一盆凉水里。
3.（使）突然陷入；（使）突然遭受
If a person or thingis plunged into a particular state or situation, or if theyplunge into it, they are suddenly in that state or situation.
e.g. The government's political and economic reforms threaten toplunge 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。
e.g. 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。
4.（使）投身；（使）突然开始从事
If youplunge into an activity orare plunged into it, you suddenly get very involved in it.
e.g. The two men plunged into discussion...
两位男士立即投入到讨论中。
e.g. The prince should be plunged into work...
王子应该积极参与工作。
5.骤降；猛跌
If an amount or rateplunges, it decreases quickly and suddenly.
e.g. His weight began toplunge...
他的体重开始锐减。
e.g. 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。
6. see also: plunging
7.决定冒险尝试；采取断然行动
If youtake the plunge, you decide to do something that you consider difficult or risky.
e.g. If you have been thinking about buying shares, now could be the time to take theplunge.
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。
1. plunge
1. 切入：Plug 插头 |plunge 切入 | PMPO peak music power output 音乐峰值功率输出
2. 大跌;急挫：plummet 大幅下跌;暴泻;直线下降 |plunge 大跌;急挫 | Po Fung Finance Company Limited 宝丰财务股份有限公司
3. 投入：plunder#抢夺 |plunge#投入 | ply#使用
4. 翻孔：plotter 绘图机 |plunge 翻孔 |plunge 投入
她没有站稳，从100英尺的高处跌下摔死了。
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。
Stock markets plunged at the news of the coup.政变的消息一传来，股票市场便暴跌。
The track plunged down into the valley.小路陡然而下，直插山谷。
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。
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。
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。
She plunged the knife deep into his chest.她把刀子深深地刺进他的胸膛。
The country plunged deeper into recession.那个国家进一步陷入经济萧条之中。
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。
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。
a dramatic plunge in profits利润锐减
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。
He took the plunge into the deep end.他跳入深水区。
She went for a plunge.她去游泳了。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
The little boat plunged about in the storm.
小船在暴风雨中颠簸得很厉害。
The rope broke, and the elevator plunged down to the ground.
缆绳断了,电梯猛然掉到地面上。
The maid plunged the cloth into the pail and cleaned the floor.
那个侍女把拖把放进桶里浸湿,用来擦地。
plunge into sthThe elephant plunged into the forest.
大象猛地冲入森林。
The firemen plunged into the burning building.
消防队员们冲进正在燃烧的大楼。
The children plunged into the pool for a swim.
孩子们跳进池塘里游泳。
He plunged into the cold water to save the boy without hesitation.
他毫不犹豫地跳入冰冷的水中去救孩子。
The soldiers plunged into action although they had just marched 20 miles.
士兵们刚跑完二十英里的路程,便立刻投入了战斗。
The whole district plunged into darkness because of a sudden power cut.
突然停电把整个地区投入一片黑暗之中。
Because of the economic depression the company plunged deeper into debt.
由于经济萧条,这家公司已债台高筑。
They do not readily plunge into battle with such powerful forces.
他们无意与这样的劲旅交战。
Don't be too keen to plunge into argument with him; he's an experienced speaker.
不必急于同他争辩,他是个讲话老练的人。
plunge sb/oneself/sth into sthHe plunged himself into work upon his arrival.
他一到就投入工作。
A power failure plunged the whole house into sudden darkness.
停电了,整个房子突然陷入一片漆黑之中。
He was plunged into despair by the terrible news.
这个可怕的消息使他突然陷于绝望之中。
A hot sauna and then you're thrown into a cold plunge.
出自：Detroit Free PressThe lance is plunged into the left side.
出自：E. K. KaneYou have only to plunge a lighted taper into it.
出自：T. H. HuxleyOn the other hand, whenever I hadplunged into deep water, forced by courage or circumstance, I had always been able to swim until I got my feet on the ground again.
另一方面, 每当我因勇气或环境所迫而跳入深水区时, 我总是能够游到到双脚着地为止。
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After Pickwick, Dickensplunged into a bleaker world.
在创作了《匹克威克外传》之后，狄更斯进入了一个更加凄凉的世界。
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