I wonder if you can drop by tomorrow evening.
四级词汇讲解:
I wonder if是提出请求的委婉表达,意为“我想……,怎么样?”。drop by意为“顺便来访”。
英语四级考点归纳:
※ 表示请求的口语表达还有:
1) Would you please do me a favor and...?请帮我一个忙,……,好吗?
2) Is it convenient for you to...for me?你方便帮我……吗?
※ 口语中经常出现的有关drop的动词短语还有:
1)drop out
①“(中途)退出”。如:
The marathon runner had to drop out with only three miles to go.在离终点仅三英里时,这位马拉松运动员不得不退出比赛。
②“退学”。如:
He dropped out because of the strict school rules.由于校规很严,他退学了。
2)drop off
①“减少”。如:
Business dropped off sharply during the recession.在经济衰退期间,生意大大减少了。
②“减弱”。如:
Interest in the book began to drop off.人们对这本书的兴趣开始减退。