Definition
- C2
To decide to do something important or risky after considering it carefully for a long time; to commit to a course of action.
(尤其指经过长时间考虑后) 下定决心做某事，采取行动。
After months of consideration, she finally decided to take the plunge into starting her own business.
经过几个月的考虑，她终于决定冒险开始自己的事业。
They had been thinking about it for a long time, but finally decided to take the plunge and buy the house by the sea.
他们考虑了很长时间，但最终决定冒险买下海边的房子。
After years of hesitation, he finally decided to take the plunge and move abroad.
经过多年的犹豫，他终于决定冒险搬到国外。