英语词组drop off是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

drop offdrop off (someone/something)

to leave someone or something at a particular place.

“Discovery” dropped off supplies and picked up an American astronaut who had spent four months on the space station.Parents drop their kids off at daycare early in the morning.

Phr V

drop off

drops, dropping, dropped

drop off sb/sth or drop sb/sth off

to take someone to a place that they want to go to, or to deliver something to a place, usually in a car, often when you are going somewhere else

I'm driving into town so I can drop you off on the way.If you're going past the library would you mind dropping off these books?

drop off

informal to fall asleep

She dropped off in the armchair.I lay in bed hoping I'd drop off to sleep but I couldn't.

if the amount, number, or quality of something drops off, it decreases

Orders have dropped off since Christmas.

drop-off

noun often + in

a drop-off in the number and quality of applicants

drop off

1. verb To leave someone or something at the destination to which one has transported it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "drop" and "off." When do I need to drop the kids off at soccer practice? I'll come to your house tonight and drop off your cake pan.

2. verb To happen less often than is normal or typical. Is Kelly mad at me? We used to talk all the time, but our conversations have really dropped off lately.

3. verb To decline significantly. Don't sign that defenseman—his play has really dropped off as he's gotten older. That business had to close after sales dropped off sharply.

4. verb To release someone or something from one's grasp (and let it fall) from a particular place (which is listed after "off"). In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "drop" and "off." We dropped rocks off the bridge and listened to them splash into the river. My daughter likes when I drop her off the ledge into the pool.

5. verb To fall asleep quickly and/or easily. If you turn on the baby's mobile, she'll drop off without a fuss.

6. verb To die. At least grandpa just dropped off in his sleep, rather than after some long illness.

7. noun A significant decline. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Don't sign that defenseman—there's been a real drop-off in his play as he's gotten older. That business had to close after suffering a major drop-off in sales.

8. noun A precipitous descent. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. We aren't experienced enough skiers to go down a drop-off like that and survive!

9. noun A place where someone or something is left or delivered. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Where is the drop-off for clothing donations?

10. adjective Describing a place were someone or something can be left or delivered. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Where is the drop-off box for clothing donations?

drop someone or something off something

and drop someone or something off

to let someone or something fall from something; to make someone or something fall from something. They dropped the feather off the top of the building. Jake dropped off a feather and it fell to the ground.

drop someone or something off

(some place)

1. . Lit. to let someone or a group out of a vehicle at a particular place; to deliver someone or something some place. Let's drop these shirts off at the cleaners. Let's drop off Tom and Jerry at the hamburger joint.

2. Fig. to give someone or a group a ride to some place. Can I drop you off somewhere in town? I dropped off the kids at the party.

drop off (to sleep)

Fig. to go to sleep without difficulty; to fall asleep. I sat in the warm room for five minutes, and then I dropped off to sleep. After I've eaten dinner, I can drop off with no trouble at all.

drop off

1. . Lit. [for a part of something] to break away and fall off. The car's bumper just dropped off—honest. I lifted boxes until I thought my arms would drop off.

2. Fig. to decline. Attendance at the meetings dropped off after Martin became president. Spending dropped off as the recession became worse.

drop off

1. Fall asleep, as in When I looked at Grandma, she had dropped off. [Early 1800s]

2. Decrease; also, become less frequent. For example, Sales have dropped off markedly, or Over the year her visits dropped off. [Early 1800s]

3. Deliver, unload, as in Bill dropped off the package at the office.

4. Die, as in He is so ill he could drop off any time. [Early 1800s]

drop off

1. To fall off something: The box must have dropped off the back of the truck.

2. To cause something to fall off something: The hiker dropped the rock off the cliff's edge.

3. To deliver something to some place: Drop those DVDs off at the video store on your way home. We'll drop off the gifts at your house later.

4. To decline: Sales dropped off in December.

5. To fall asleep: The movie was so dull that I dropped off for a while.

词组	drop off
释义	Idiom drop off (to sleep) Theme: SLEEP to go to sleep without difficulty; to fall asleep. I sat in the warm room for five minutes, and then I dropped off to sleep.After I've eaten dinner, I can drop off with no trouble at all. Idiom drop offdrop off (someone/something) to leave someone or something at a particular place. “Discovery” dropped off supplies and picked up an American astronaut who had spent four months on the space station.Parents drop their kids off at daycare early in the morning. Phr V drop off drops, dropping, dropped drop off sb/sth or drop sb/sth off to take someone to a place that they want to go to, or to deliver something to a place, usually in a car, often when you are going somewhere else I'm driving into town so I can drop you off on the way.If you're going past the library would you mind dropping off these books? drop off informal to fall asleep She dropped off in the armchair.I lay in bed hoping I'd drop off to sleep but I couldn't. if the amount, number, or quality of something drops off, it decreases Orders have dropped off since Christmas. drop-off noun often + in a drop-off in the number and quality of applicants drop off verb to go to sleep UK, 1820 phrasedrop off1. drop off sb/sth • *drop sb/sth* off** informal to take someone or something to a place by car, especially while you are driving to somewhere else: I'm going past the station. I can drop you off if you like. My wife usually drops the kids off at school on her way to work. I'll drop you off at the corner, OK? I just have to drop these books off at Emma's place.■ OPPOSITE: pick updropping-off point n C BrE a place at an airport, train station etc where cars and taxis can stop for a short time to allow their passengers to get out2. drop off informal to begin to sleep: I must have dropped off. When I opened my eyes, I saw that the train had just gone past Abergele. Gill was exhausted, and dropped off to sleep as soon as her head touched the pillow.■ SIMILAR TO: doze off, nod off3. drop off if the amount or number of something drops off, it becomes less: A huge advertising campaign attracted large audiences when the film opened, but then the numbers rapidly dropped off. Sales began to drop off, and the company was forced to close down its Sunderland factory. The Eagle Ski Club used to organise tours, but demand dropped off.■ SIMILAR TO: fall offdrop-off n C a reduction in the number or amount of something+in Boeing is suffering from a drop-off in commercial aircraft orders. drop off 1. verb To leave someone or something at the destination to which one has transported it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "drop" and "off." When do I need to drop the kids off at soccer practice? I'll come to your house tonight and drop off your cake pan. 2. verb To happen less often than is normal or typical. Is Kelly mad at me? We used to talk all the time, but our conversations have really dropped off lately. 3. verb To decline significantly. Don't sign that defenseman—his play has really dropped off as he's gotten older. That business had to close after sales dropped off sharply. 4. verb To release someone or something from one's grasp (and let it fall) from a particular place (which is listed after "off"). In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "drop" and "off." We dropped rocks off the bridge and listened to them splash into the river. My daughter likes when I drop her off the ledge into the pool. 5. verb To fall asleep quickly and/or easily. If you turn on the baby's mobile, she'll drop off without a fuss. 6. verb To die. At least grandpa just dropped off in his sleep, rather than after some long illness. 7. noun A significant decline. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Don't sign that defenseman—there's been a real drop-off in his play as he's gotten older. That business had to close after suffering a major drop-off in sales. 8. noun A precipitous descent. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. We aren't experienced enough skiers to go down a drop-off like that and survive! 9. noun A place where someone or something is left or delivered. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Where is the drop-off for clothing donations? 10. adjective Describing a place were someone or something can be left or delivered. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Where is the drop-off box for clothing donations? drop someone or something off something and drop someone or something off to let someone or something fall from something; to make someone or something fall from something. They dropped the feather off the top of the building. Jake dropped off a feather and it fell to the ground. drop someone or something off (some place) 1. . Lit. to let someone or a group out of a vehicle at a particular place; to deliver someone or something some place. Let's drop these shirts off at the cleaners. Let's drop off Tom and Jerry at the hamburger joint. 2. Fig. to give someone or a group a ride to some place. Can I drop you off somewhere in town? I dropped off the kids at the party. drop off (to sleep) Fig. to go to sleep without difficulty; to fall asleep. I sat in the warm room for five minutes, and then I dropped off to sleep. After I've eaten dinner, I can drop off with no trouble at all. drop off 1. . Lit. [for a part of something] to break away and fall off. The car's bumper just dropped off—honest. I lifted boxes until I thought my arms would drop off. 2. Fig. to decline. Attendance at the meetings dropped off after Martin became president. Spending dropped off as the recession became worse. drop off 1. Fall asleep, as in When I looked at Grandma, she had dropped off. [Early 1800s] 2. Decrease; also, become less frequent. For example, Sales have dropped off markedly, or Over the year her visits dropped off. [Early 1800s] 3. Deliver, unload, as in Bill dropped off the package at the office. 4. Die, as in He is so ill he could drop off any time. [Early 1800s] drop off v. 1. To fall off something: The box must have dropped off the back of the truck. 2. To cause something to fall off something: The hiker dropped the rock off the cliff's edge. 3. To deliver something to some place: Drop those DVDs off at the video store on your way home. We'll drop off the gifts at your house later. 4. To decline: Sales dropped off in December. 5. To fall asleep: The movie was so dull that I dropped off for a while.
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