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不少英语单词都具有作为俗语的另一层意思，而这些用法往往生动诙谐，为日常交流增添了变化与魅力。比如，单词 “drop” 不仅可以表示 “掉落，落下”，还可以作为俗语用来指 “作品或商品发布、发行”。听节目，跟主持人 Beth 和菲菲学习俗语 “drop” 的用法。

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Feifei
Hello and welcome to Authentic Real English, where we explain expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them as well. I'm Feifei.

Beth
And I'm Beth. Feifei, are you OK?

Feifei
I am. I've just found out that a song I've been waiting to hear has just dropped. I really need to go and listen to it!

Beth
'Dropped'? Well, we all know 'dropped', but can I just check you don't mean a song has just dropped on the floor…

Feifei
No! In this context, 'dropped' means something has been released. It's a singer I love, and they've been teasing this song, but I didn't know it was coming out today!

Beth
Ah, you didn't know it was dropping today. So, we can use 'drop' for something new and exciting. And it's not just songs that drop. A trailer for a film can be dropped, or a fashion brand could drop a limited edition of something.

Feifei
Yes. And you know what? A new season of my favourite TV series has just dropped. I can't wait.

Beth
I think I know what you're talking about, and I'm also very excited.

Feifei
Let's hear some more examples of 'drop'.

Examples
I'm so excited. The latest edition of my favourite video game's just dropped.

So, I started reading a fantasy book series and the next book has just dropped, so I need to hurry up and finish the one I'm on now.

Have you seen the news that's just dropped? There's going to be another public holiday this year.

Feifei
你正在收听的是 BBC 英语教学的 “地道英语” 节目。刚刚我们一起学习了俗语 “drop” 的用法。在谈论音乐、时尚和科技的语境中，单词 “drop” 的意思就是 “发布，发售”，尤其指 “发布（具有一定知名度或十分吸引人眼球的内容、作品或商品）”。

Beth
'Drop' is especially common when talking about music, fashion or tech, like we heard in the examples. It means it's been released with lots of excitement.

Feifei
Yes. And there are other ways you can say 'dropped' or 'released'. You could say something is 'just out', or has 'just landed'. 和 “drop” 的含义和用法类似的俗语还有 “just out” 和 “just landed”。它们都可以表示 “某个作品或商品发表或发售了”。

Beth
Yes. In fact, you know the song you wanted to hear that landed this morning… I've just downloaded it. Shall we listen?

Feifei
Yes please! We'll be back next time with another useful English phrase. See you soon.

Beth
Bye!