单词 | drop |
释义 | drop1 of 2noun ˈdräp often attributive 1 a(1) : the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass a drop of rain (2) drops plural : a dose of medicine measured by drops eye drops for dilating the pupil of the eye b : a minute quantity or degree of something nonmaterial or intangible not a drop of meanness in her c : a small quantity of drink hasn't touched a drop of alcohol in three years d : the smallest practical unit of liquid measure 2 : something that resembles a liquid drop: such as a : a pendent ornament attached to a piece of jewelry also : an earring with such a pendant b : a small globular cookie or candy sucking on lemon drops 3 [drop entry 2] a : the act or an instance of dropping : fall a sudden, short drop in an elevator b : a decline in quantity or quality His income took a sudden drop. a drop in demand c : a descent by parachute also : the people or equipment dropped by parachute expecting another drop this week d : a place or central depository to which something (such as mail, money, or stolen property) is brought for distribution or transmission left the package at the drop also : the act of depositing something at such a place made the drop 4 a : the distance from a higher to a lower level or through which something drops It's a twenty-foot drop from the top of the fence. a steep drop b electrical engineering : a decrease in electric potential (see potential entry 2 sense 2b) 5 : a slot into which something is to be dropped 6 [drop entry 2] : something that drops, hangs, or falls: such as a : a movable plate that covers the keyhole of a lock b : an unframed piece of cloth stage scenery also : drop curtain c : a hinged platform on a gallows d : a fallen fruit 7 : the advantage of having an opponent covered (see cover entry 1 sense 1b(2)) with a firearm broadly : advantage, superiority —usually used in the phrase get the drop on waiting to get the drop on me 8 : a move back from the line of scrimmage (as in preparation for making a forward pass) a quick drop drop 2 of 2verb dropped; dropping; drops intransitive verb 1 : to fall in drops 2 a(1) : to fall (see fall entry 1 sense 1a) unexpectedly or suddenly The book dropped from her hand. (2) : to descend (see descend sense 1) from one line or level to another the land drops to sea level b : to fall in a state of collapse (see collapse entry 2 sense 1b) or death dropped from exhaustion c of a playing card : to become played by reason of the obligation to follow suit d : to fall or roll into a hole or basket 3 : to enter or pass as if without conscious effort of will (see will entry 2 sense 4a) into some state, condition, or activity dropped into sleep 4 a : to cease to be of concern : lapse let the matter drop b : to pass from view or notice : disappear —often used with out drop out of sight c : to become less production dropped —often used with off 5 nautical : to move with a favoring wind or current —usually used with down We dropped down the harbor. 6 informal : to be released to the public His latest solo album dropped in August …—Ed Rampell The second Podcast drops Nov. 14 and can be downloaded free …—Langston Wertz Jr. There's also something to be said for jumping on a subscription for a month or two, say when a big, new game drops.—Adam Rosenberg transitive verb 1 : to let fall : cause to fall dropped the ball dropping bombs on the city 2 a : give up sense 2, abandon drop an idea drop the charges b : discontinue dropped what she was doing c : to break off an association or connection with : dismiss drop her old friends was dropped by his sponsors students who dropped the class 3 a : to utter or mention in a casual way drop a suggestion drop names b : write drop us a line soon 4 a : to lower or cause to descend from one level or position to another drop the hem two inches drop the water level b : to cause to lessen or decrease : reduce dropped his speed 5 of an animal : to give birth to 6 a : lose dropped three games dropped $50 in a poker game b : spend drop $20 for lunch c : to get rid of dropped 20 pounds 7 a : to bring down with a shot or a blow dropped the buck with one shot dropping the world champion in the ring b card games : to cause a cardholder to unwillingly play (a high card) dropped her ace c : to toss or roll into a hole or basket drop a putt 8 a : to deposit or deliver during a usually brief stop —usually used with off drop the kids off at school b : air-drop drop the supplies to the medical team 9 : to cause (the voice) to be less loud 10 a linguistics : to leave (a letter representing a speech sound) unsounded drop the g in running b : to leave out in writing : omit accidentally dropped a whole line 11 : to draw from an external point drop a perpendicular to the line 12 : to take (a drug) orally : swallow drop acid 13 computers : to place (an item on a computer screen) in one location in a graphical user interface after dragging it from another Move the video to the desired location and release the mouse button to drop the file …—Techsling … you get a handy graphical representation of all your tasks and can even drag and drop them from one list to another …—Jack Wallen droppable ˈdrä-pə-bəl adjective drop 1 of 2 verb1 as in to throw to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in to dip to go to a lower level especially abruptly although they start out high, prices for home electronics eventually drop Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in to stop to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end drop what you're doing and come here Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in to abandon to stop doing (something) permanently isn't it time you dropped that smoking habit and spent your money on better things? Synonyms & Similar Words
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5 as in to plunge to lead or extend downward the cable car tracks can drop suddenly, so be sure to hang onto something Synonyms & Similar Words
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6 as in to cancel to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) drop that plan in favor of another Synonyms & Similar Words
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7 as in to produce to bring forth from the womb the cow dropped her calf early this morning Synonyms & Similar Words
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8 as in to down to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall dropped the would-be mugger in his tracks with a single well-aimed blow Synonyms & Similar Words
9 as in to lose to fail to win, gain, or obtain the local hockey team has dropped two out of the last three contests Synonyms & Similar Words
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10 as in to drip to fall or let fall in or as if in drops the cold glass dropped condensation Synonyms & Similar Words
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11 as in to pay to hand over or use up in payment I dropped $50 on these shoes Synonyms & Similar Words
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12 as in to mention to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically he would ever so "casually" drop the names of celebrities he knew personally Synonyms & Similar Words
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13 as in to reduce to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent with these icy road conditions, drivers should be dropping their speed Synonyms & Similar Words
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14 as in to die to stop living during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies Synonyms & Similar Words
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drop 2 of 2noun1 as in drip the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass a drop of water fell from the leaky faucet every few seconds Synonyms & Similar Words
2 as in depth distance measured from the top to the bottom of something a drop of 10 feet from the roof to the ground Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in dip the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude the sudden drop of the plane really shook up the passengers Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in decrease the amount by which something is lessened a huge drop in pressure Synonyms & Similar Words
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5 as in advantage the more favorable condition or position in a competition got the drop on his opponent very early in the wrestling match Synonyms & Similar Words
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