Meaning
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.
我相信我們很快就能抓到一個。
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.
我可能喝多了幾杯。
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.
我們去吃點東西吧。
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攤位參加。
Let’s grab a bite!
一起去吃點東西吧！
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!
我們去街尾的酒吧吧！
Situation 2
Let’s grab a drink.
Sure, is everything okay?
Everything is fine.
I just wanna spend some time with you.
我只是想花點時間和你在一起。
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.
我需要一些讓我清醒的東西。
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?
你知道有哪些不錯的咖啡店嗎？
There’s a new cafe on Lexington Road.
Wanna go there?
想去那裡嗎？
Sure.
I’ll meet you there in a half an hour.
我會在半小時後在那裡見你。
05
Let’s grab some ice cream.
Situation 1
Are you still feeling under the weather?
Yea, my throat still hurts a bit.
嗯，我的喉嚨還是有點痛。
Let’s grab some ice cream.
You’ll feel better getting out of the house.
出去走走，你會感覺好一點
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.
我今天無法忍受這種熱。
Great!
Where should we go?
我們應該去哪裡？
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!🏆
