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plunge

/plʌndʒ/

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1 · verb

to fall or move suddenly downward

骤降；猛然落下

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Temperatures may plunge below freezing tonight.

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今晚气温可能骤降至冰点以下。

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Pronunciation: /plʌndʒ/

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