drop-off
/ˈdrɒp ɒf/ · /ˈdrɑːp ɔːf/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #5671 in the learning path
下降；减少
Definitions
n. A decrease in an amount, level, or activity.
下降；减少
n. The act of leaving someone or something at a place.
送达；下客
n. A place where the ground suddenly becomes much lower.
陡降处；断崖
Example
The café noticed a drop-off in customers after summer.
夏天过后，这家咖啡馆发现顾客减少了。
A sharp drop-off in bus use may indicate that services no longer meet residents' needs.
公交使用量大幅下降可能表明，公交服务已无法满足居民需求。
Collocations
- a sharp drop-off
- a drop-off in demand
- drop-off point
Word family
- drop (v.)
Synonyms
- decline
- decrease
Antonyms
- increase
Usage tip
名词带连字符；动词短语写作drop off。
FAQ
- What does drop-off mean?
- A decrease in an amount, level, or activity. The act of leaving someone or something at a place. A place where the ground suddenly becomes much lower.
- How is drop-off pronounced?
- UK /ˈdrɒp ɒf/, US /ˈdrɑːp ɔːf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
