
drop
/drɒp/ · /drɑːp/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1485 in the learning path
落下;使掉落;下降
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.