Meaning
意思
“Let’s grab” 通常用来邀请某人一起去做某件事情，特别是在你想要轻松地提议一起吃饭或喝咖啡时。例如，你可以说：“Let’s grab lunch” 意思是“我们一起去吃午饭吧”。
使用场合
这个表达适合用于朋友、同事之间的对话，或者任何轻松的场合。当你想要随意地提议一起做某件事情时，这个短语是一个很好的选择。
例句
- “Let’s grab a coffee after the meeting.” （会议后我们一起去喝杯咖啡吧。）
- “Let’s grab dinner tomorrow night.” （明晚我们一起去吃晚饭吧。）
Today's Sentences
- Let’s grab a taxi.
- Let’s grab a bite.
- Let’s grab a drink.
- Let’s grab some coffee.
- Let’s grab some ice cream.
- Writer's Note
01
Let’s grab a taxi.
Situation 1
I don’t think we’ll make it to the airport in time.
Let’s grab a taxi.
Good idea.
I’m sure we’ll be able to catch one right away.
我相信我们能马上抓到一个。
Okay, I’ll keep an eye on our luggage while you hail a taxi for us.
Situation 2
I don’t think I can walk any further.
Okay, let’s grab a taxi.
Sounds good.
I must’ve had one too many drinks.
我肯定是喝多了。
Maybe we should pace ourselves when we drink next time.
02
Let’s grab a bite.
Situation 1
How’s your day going?
Actually, it’s been a really busy morning.
It’s almost noon.
Let’s grab a bite.
我们去吃点东西吧。
Sure, what do you feel like having for lunch?
Situation 2
Hey, I’m going to the Food Truck Festival today.
Does the festival start today?
I want to see what vendors have come out this year.
我想看看今年有哪些商家来了。
Let’s grab a bite!
What time should we go?
03
Let’s grab a drink.
Situation 1
What a long day.
You must’ve had a stressful day at work.
Let’s grab a drink.
Sounds great.
Let’s go to the pub down the street!
我们去街上的酒吧吧！
Situation 2
Let’s grab a drink.
Sure, is everything okay?
Everything is fine.
I just wanna spend some time with you.
我只是想和你待一会儿。
I’ve got time and enough money to buy a drink for my friend.
04
Let’s grab some coffee.
Situation 1
I pulled an all-nighter.
I need something to wake me up.
我需要一些东西来让我清醒。
Let’s grab some coffee.
I’d love that.
I’ll be at your place in about 10 minutes.
Situation 2
Let’s grab some coffee.
Sure!
Do you know any good coffee places?
你知道有什么好的咖啡店吗？
There’s a new cafe on Lexington Road.
Wanna go there?
想去那里吗？
Sure.
I’ll meet you there in a half an hour.
我会在半小时后到那里见你。
05
Let’s grab some ice cream.
Situation 1
Are you still feeling under the weather?
Yea, my throat still hurts a bit.
Let’s grab some ice cream.
You’ll feel better getting out of the house.
出去走走会让你感觉好一些。
I’m always up for some ice cream.
Situation 2
The temperature is unbearably hot today.
Let’s grab some ice cream.
I can’t stand the heat today.
今天的热天气让我受不了了。
Great!
Where should we go?
我们应该去哪里？
How about that creamery on 32nd?
Writer's Note
Basically, "Let's grab" something means the same as "Let's get" something. You may use "get" in place of "grab".
But what about using "grab" in a different context? Here are some examples to show how this verb can mean different things.
- My grandma grabbed my arm right before she fell.
- He grabbed my hair and began to assault me.
- She likes to grab things from other people.
- I just need to grab my keys from the kitchen counter.
- Your daughter is grabbing at my sleeve.
- We grabbed a handful of dog food and filled his bowl.
What do you think of the word "grab"? Does it help to see them used in different situations? Make sure you grab some key points from this post! You're doing great, celebrate every tiny victory!🏆
