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/drɒp/ · /drɑːp/

CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1485 in the learning path

落下;使掉落;下降

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Definitions

v. to fall, let something fall, or become lower

落下;使掉落;下降

n. a very small, rounded amount of liquid

滴;少量液体

v. to stop doing or considering something

停止;放弃

Example

I dropped my keys while reaching for my phone.

我伸手拿手机时,钥匙掉了。

If public transport becomes more reliable, the number of people driving to work may drop significantly.

如果公共交通变得更可靠,开车上班的人数可能会显著下降。

Collocations

  • a drop in prices
  • a drop of water
  • drop a course
  • drop sharply

Usage tip

drop by表示下降了多少;drop to表示降至多少。

FAQ

What does drop mean?
to fall, let something fall, or become lower a very small, rounded amount of liquid to stop doing or considering something
How is drop pronounced?
UK /drɒp/, US /drɑːp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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