Meaning
- 使用情境：這句話常用在你希望表達你不打算長時間逗留，而只是為了某個特定的目的短暫拜訪。例如：你去朋友家只是為了還書，或者你去辦公室只是為了給同事送文件。
- 例句：「I just dropped by to return your book.」意思是「我只是順道來還你的書。」
- 語氣和禮貌：這個表達通常帶有輕鬆和非正式的語氣，適合用於朋友、家人或熟識的同事之間。使用這種語句可以讓對方知道你不會佔用太多時間。
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.
我剛好在附近。
Come in!
It’s so nice to see you.
見到你真好。
I just dropped by to say hi.
That’s so sweet.
I’m happy to see you.
很高興見到你。
Situation 2
Are you at work?
Yes,
I’m on the daily grind.
我在日常忙碌中。
I just dropped by to say hi.
Have time for coffee?
有時間喝杯咖啡嗎？
Of course!
I’ll come down in 5 minutes.
我五分鐘內下去。
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.
我已經釋懷了。
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!
我們去公園吃午餐吧！
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?
你想吃什麼？
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?
你要點平常的嗎？
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!
他們的甜點也很好吃！
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.
我的會議幾分鐘後就結束了。
Situation 2
Come in! This is a nice surprise.
Thank you.
I just dropped by to give you a birthday present.
我只是順道來給你一份生日禮物。
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 ☺️
