
好词典

源自古英语 'dropa',与古诺尔斯语 'dropi' 和德语 'Tropfen' 同源,最初指液体的微小颗粒。
❶ 指液体的微小颗粒,通常由于重力或外力作用从高处落下,如雨滴或水滴。
“Rain drops were falling on the roof.”
(雨滴落在屋顶上。)
“She wiped the drops of sweat from her forehead.”
(她擦去了额头上的汗珠。)
❶ 指物体从高处落下或减少数量、程度等,也可表示放弃或停止某事。
“The temperature drops sharply at night.”
(夜间温度急剧下降。)
“He dropped his keys on the way home.”
(他在回家的路上掉了钥匙。)
drop by — 表示顺便拜访或短暂停留,通常用于非正式场合。
“Feel free to drop by my office anytime.”
(随时可以来我办公室坐坐。)
drop out — 指中途退出学校、比赛或活动等,不再继续参与。
“He dropped out of college to start his own business.”
(他大学辍学去创业了。)