dropping

• 动词 drop 的现在分词。通常不作标准英语中的形容词使用，主要表示“落下、下降”的动作或状态。

The present participle of the verb 'drop'. Not typically used as an adjective in standard English.

1. Falling downwardB1formal

   Descending freely through the air under the influence of gravity.

   下落的

   • Watch out for the dropping branches after the storm.
   • The dropping leaves created a carpet of gold on the ground.
   • The dropping temperature indicated an approaching cold front.

   同义词descendingfallingtumbling

   反义词ascendingclimbingrisingsoaring

• 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