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词汇 plunge into
释义
Phr V
plunge into
plunges, plunging, plunged
plunged sth into sth
to quickly put something, especially your hand, deep into something else
I plunged my hand into cold water to stop the burning.He plunged his hands into his pockets.If the peas are frozen, plunge them into boiling water for three minutes.
plunge into sth
to suddenly become very involved in an activity
Two months before his exams he suddenly plunged into his studies.
plunge (sb/sth) into sth
to suddenly be in a bad situation or state, or to cause someone or something to suddenly be in a bad situation or state
Overnight the country seemed to plunge into recession.He was plunged into depression again when his lover of five years left him.
phraseplunge into1. plunge sth into sth to push something firmly and deeply into something else: Plunge the asparagus into boiling water. Jill plunged her hands deep into her pockets.2. plunge sth/sb into sthplunge into sth usually passive to suddenly cause someone to be in a bad situation or state or to suddenly get into a bad situation or state: The whole team was plunged into gloom after their humiliating defeat. Another massacre has plunged Algeria into a new cycle of violence. Saatchi and Saatchi, the world's largest advertising group, plunged into debt after its reorganization.3. plunge sth/sb into darkness to suddenly make a place dark so that the people in it have no light: There was a loud bang and the whole building was plunged into darkness. A sudden gust of wind blew the lamp out plunging us all into darkness.4. plunge into sth to suddenly begin to take part in something without thinking about the possible results: You need to work out your finances carefully, before you plunge into the housing market. Forsyth plunged into a series of disputes that was to end in his downfall. SIMILAR TO: dive into

plunge (something) in(to) (something)

To push an object deeply into something. The workers set about plunging iron rods into the wet concrete. The villain laughed cruelly before plunging the knife into the victim's back.

plunge into (something)

1. Literally, to dive into or immerse oneself in a mass of something, typically a body of water. He plunged into the river to find relief from the heat. The detective plunged into the crowd of people in pursuit of the suspect.
2. By extension, to immerse oneself in or become consumed by some activity. The new team plunged into the project, hoping to salvage the work that had already been done.

plunge something into someone or something

 and plunge something in
to drive or stab something into someone or something. The murderer plunged the knife into his victim. She plunged in the dagger.

plunge into

v.
1. To fall or dive into some place or thing: I jumped off the diving board and plunged into the warm water.
2. To thrust or throw something forcefully into some place or thing: I plunged the shovel into the soil.
3. To enter earnestly or wholeheartedly into some activity or situation: After the vacation, I plunged into my studies with renewed energy.
4. To send someone or something into some condition or situation: My gambling losses plunged me into debt.
5. To fall into some state or condition: After my divorce, I plunged into a deep depression.
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