plum

• 副词，表示“完全”或“绝对”，常用于非正式语境中加强语气，如“plum crazy”（完全疯了）。也可表示“正好”或“直接”，如“plum in the middle”（正好在中间）。

An adverb meaning 'completely' or 'absolutely,' often used in informal contexts for emphasis, as in 'plum crazy.' It can also mean 'straight' or 'directly,' as in 'plum in the middle.'

1. B2informalamerican

   Used to emphasize that something is precisely or exactly as described.

   正是

   • The arrow landed plum in the center of the target.
   • He sat down plum in the middle of the sofa.
   • The ball hit him plum on the nose.

   同义词exactlyplumbpreciselyrightsquarely

2. CompletelyB2informalamerican

   Used as an intensifier to mean entirely or absolutely.

   完全地

   • She plum forgot about the appointment.
   • He plum gave up after the first attempt.
   • I was plum exhausted after the long hike.

   同义词absolutelyaltogethercompletelydownrightentirelyfullyplumbquitethoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

   反义词incompletelypartiallyslightlysomewhat

• 指一种小而圆的食用水果，果皮光滑，内含一颗硬核；也比喻令人羡慕的职位或美差。

A noun referring to a small, round, edible fruit with a smooth skin and a single hard stone, or to a highly desirable position or assignment.

1. Fruit treeA2formal

   Any of several trees that produce edible oval fruit with a smooth skin and a single hard stone.

   李树

   • The plum tree in the garden is full of fruit this year.
   • They planted several plum trees along the fence.
   • The orchard has both plum and apple trees.

   同义词plum tree

2. Edible fruitA1formal

   A small to medium-sized round or oval fruit with a smooth skin and a single pit, available in many varieties.

   李子

   • She ate a ripe plum for dessert.
   • These plums are perfect for making jam.
   • He bought a bag of fresh plums at the market.

3. Desirable positionB2informal

   A highly desirable job, role, or assignment that is considered very attractive.

   美差

   • He landed a plum job at the top law firm.
   • That assignment is a real plum for any journalist.
   • She was offered a plum role in the new project.

   同义词bonanzacatchgemgodsendprizetreasure

   反义词bummerchoregriefgrunt