Definitions
v. To fall or let liquid fall in separate drops.
滴下；滴水
n. A small drop of liquid, or the sound it makes.
水滴；滴水声
n. Equipment that slowly delivers liquid into a patient's vein.
静脉滴注
Example
Water dripped from my umbrella onto the kitchen floor.
水从我的伞上滴到了厨房地板上。
Leaking pipes can drip continuously, wasting substantial amounts of water in cities with ageing infrastructure.
漏水的管道可能不断滴水，使基础设施老化的城市浪费大量水资源。
Collocations
- drip from
- a dripping tap
- put someone on a drip
Word family
- dripping (adj.)
Usage tip
英式英语用 on a drip 表示正在输液。
FAQ
- What does drip mean?
- To fall or let liquid fall in separate drops. A small drop of liquid, or the sound it makes. Equipment that slowly delivers liquid into a patient's vein.
- How is drip pronounced?
- UK /drɪp/, US /drɪp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
