to plop
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柔らかく、鈍い音を立てて落ちる, ポトンと落ちる
to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound
Intransitive: to plop somewhere
例
The raindrops began to plop on the leaves, creating a soothing rhythm in the forest.
雨粒が葉の上にポタポタ落ち始め、森の中に心地よいリズムを作り出した。
As the fish leaped out of the water, it would plop back in with a splash.
魚が水から飛び出したとき、それは水しぶきを上げてドボンと落ちた。
02
どさっと座る, 音を立てて座る
to place or drop oneself down with a distinctive and usually audible sound
Intransitive: to plop onto sth
例
The cat plopped onto the cushioned chair, making itself comfortable.
猫はクッションの効いた椅子にどさっと座り、くつろいだ。
The exhausted traveler plopped onto the hotel bed, relieved to finally rest.
疲れ切った旅行者はホテルのベッドにどさっと倒れ、ようやく休めることに安堵した。
03
柔らかい音を立てて落とす, 鈍い音を立てて落とす
to cause something to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound
Transitive: to plop sth somewhere
例
She plopped a pebble into the calm pond, creating concentric ripples on the surface.
彼女は静かな池に小石をポトンと落とし、表面に同心円状の波紋を作り出した。
She plopped a handful of berries into the basket, harvesting them from the bush.
彼女は茂みから摘み取ったベリーを一握りかごに落とした。
Plop
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the sound made when a rounded or small object falls into a liquid, usually with minimal splash
例
The stone landed in the pond with a soft plop.
He dropped the ice cube into the glass with a tiny plop.
plop
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in a manner that produces a short, hollow, or dull thud
例
The book fell plop onto the table.
She dropped the bag plop onto the floor.
