to drop
US /drɑp/
UK /drɒp/
動詞
1.
掉落, 落下
let or make something fall vertically
範例:
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She accidentally dropped her phone.
她不小心把手機掉了。
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The leaves drop from the trees in autumn.
秋天樹葉掉落。
2.
放棄, 停止
to stop doing or discussing something
範例:
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Let's drop the subject.
我們放棄這個話題吧。
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The company decided to drop the project.
公司決定放棄這個項目。
3.
下降, 減少
to decrease in amount, level, or quality
範例:
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The temperature began to drop.
氣溫開始下降。
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Sales have dropped significantly this quarter.
本季度銷售額大幅下降。
名詞
1.
滴
a small amount of liquid that falls or is spilled
範例:
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There were a few drops of rain on the window.
窗戶上有幾滴雨水。
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Add a drop of oil to the pan.
在鍋裡加一滴油。
2.
下降, 下跌
a sudden fall or decline
範例:
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There was a sudden drop in temperature.
氣溫突然下降。
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The stock market experienced a sharp drop.
股市經歷了大幅下跌。