drop

• 指小量的、呈圆珠状的液体（一滴），也泛指极少量或一点点事物。

A noun referring to a small, rounded quantity of liquid that falls or is dispensed, or a very small amount of something.

1. Small amount of liquidA1formal

   A very small quantity of liquid that falls or is formed in a rounded shape.

   水滴

   • A drop of water fell from the faucet.
   • She added a drop of oil to the pan.
   • There was a drop of blood on his finger.

   同义词beadblobdropletglobule

2. Decrease or reductionB1formal

   A fall or reduction in amount, level, or value.

   下降

   • There was a sharp drop in temperature overnight.
   • The company saw a drop in sales this quarter.
   • A drop in prices is expected next month.

   同义词cutbackdeclinedecreasediminutiondownturnfalllesseningreduction

   反义词gaingrowthincreaseriseupsurge

3. Delivery or depositB1informal

   An act of delivering or leaving something at a specific location.

   投放

   • The courier made a drop at the front desk.
   • We arranged a food drop for the stranded hikers.
   • The drug dealer was caught during a drop.

   同义词deliverydepositdrop-offhandoffhandover

• 表示放开某物使其落下，也可指使水平或数量下降，或终止活动、关系等。

A verb used to indicate the act of letting something fall, decreasing in level or amount, or ceasing an activity or relationship.

1. Fall or let fallA1formal

   To fall or allow something to fall to the ground.

   掉落

   • She dropped her phone on the floor.
   • The glass dropped and shattered into pieces.
   • He accidentally dropped the keys while unlocking the door.

   同义词depositdescenddumpfalllet golowerplummetreleasetoppletumble

   反义词elevatehoistliftraise

2. Decrease or reduceA2formal

   To become lower or less in amount, level, or intensity.

   下降

   • The temperature dropped below zero last night.
   • Sales dropped significantly after the holiday season.
   • His voice dropped to a whisper.

   同义词declinedecreasediminishfalllowerplummetreducesink

   反义词climbescalategrowincreaserisesurge

3. Stop or abandonB1informal

   To stop doing something or to no longer continue with a plan or activity.

   放弃

   • She decided to drop the course because it was too difficult.
   • They dropped the idea of going on a road trip.
   • He dropped his plans to move abroad.

   同义词abandonceasediscontinueditchforsakegive upquitrelinquishscrapshelve

   反义词continuekeepmaintainpersistpursue

4. Visit brieflyB1informal

   To visit someone or a place for a short time, often without prior arrangement.

   顺便拜访

   • I'll drop by your office later today.
   • She dropped in on her grandmother for a quick chat.
   • He dropped over to see the new baby.

   同义词call income bydrop bydrop inpop in

短语动词变体drop awaydrop behinddrop bydrop downdrop indrop offdrop out