Meaning
用法说明：
1. 短暂访问： 当你只是想顺便去某个地方，比如朋友家、办公室或商店，而不打算待很长时间时，可以使用这个短语。例如：“I just dropped by to say hello.” 意思是“我只是来打个招呼”。
2. 特定目的： 这个表达通常后面接一个简单的理由或目的，说明你此行的原因。比如：“I just dropped by to pick up my book.” 意思是“我只是过来拿一下我的书”。
3. 非正式场合： 这个短语更常用于朋友、家人或熟人之间的对话，适合在轻松的环境中使用。
通过这个短语，你可以轻松表达自己短暂访问的意图，并同时保持一种随意和友好的交流氛围。Today's Sentences
- I just dropped by to say hi.
- I just dropped by to say sorry.
- I just dropped by to have lunch with you.
- I just dropped by to grab a coffee.
- I just dropped by to give you a birthday present.
- Writer's Note
01
I just dropped by to say hi.
Situation 1
Hi,
I was just in the neighborhood.
我刚好在附近。
Come in!
It’s so nice to see you.
见到你真高兴。
I just dropped by to say hi.
That’s so sweet.
I’m happy to see you.
见到你我很高兴。
Situation 2
Are you at work?
Yes,
I’m on the daily grind.
我正在日复一日地忙碌。
I just dropped by to say hi.
Have time for coffee?
有时间喝咖啡吗？
Of course!
I’ll come down in 5 minutes.
我五分钟后下来。
02
I just dropped by to say sorry.
Situation 1
Are you still angry?
Yes a little bit.
I just dropped by to say sorry.
It’s ok.
I’m over it.
我已经释怀了。
Situation 2
Hey, I just dropped by to say sorry.
Aw, that’s sweet of you.
I wish there was more that I could do.
Thanks for coming to the funeral. It’s nice to know that you’re there for me.
03
I just dropped by to have lunch with you.
Situation 1
Do you have time now?
Sure. Wanna meet?
I just dropped by to have lunch with you.
Great!
Let’s go have lunch in the park!
我们去公园吃午餐吧！
Situation 2
I just dropped by to have lunch with you.
Thanks for coming to see me.
I thought it would be good to catch up!
Absolutely.
What do you feel like having?
你想吃什么？
04
I just dropped by to grab a coffee.
Situation 1
I just dropped by to grab a coffee.
It’s good to see you!
Will you have the usual?
你想要点“the usual”吗？
Cinnamon latte with an extra shot, please.
Got it.
Situation 2
I just dropped by to grab a coffee.
Great! Where should we go?
How about the place down the street?
I love the coffee there!
They have tasty desserts too!
他们的甜点也很好吃！
05
I just dropped by to give you a birthday present.
Situation 1
Hey, can you come out for a second?
I’m in a meeting but we're finishing up now.
I just dropped by to give you a birthday present.
Really?
My meeting is over in a few minutes.
我的会议几分钟后就结束了。
Situation 2
Come in! This is a nice surprise.
Thank you.
I just dropped by to give you a birthday present.
我只是顺路来给你送生日礼物。
Oh, you didn’t have to.
You’re really important to me and I wanted to show you I care.
Writer’s Note
Another way to say "dropped by" is "drop in, pop in, swing by, come by, stop by". They’re variations of the same meaning so don’t be scared to switch them up! Practice makes perfect, so even if you know the different ways of expressing why you dropped by, it won’t roll of your tongue unless you hear yourself say it. So practice on your friends and family to master the expression. And drop by and leave us a comment ☺️
