C) Have a run before they eat.
D) Go and see if they have dropped anything in the lab.
W: Could we drop by the lab for a minute? I have some experiments running that I need tocheck on before dinner.
M: Sure. I have plenty of time. Id be interested to see what youre working on, anyway.
Q: What will they do?
注：1. drop by, drop in, drop over 顺便拜访
stop by, stop in, stop over
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A) No, he missed it.
B) Yes, he did.
C) No, he didnt.
D) Yes, he probably did.
W: Did you watch the game last night?
M: I wouldn t have missed it for anything!
Q: Did the man watch the game last night?
注：I wouldn t have missed it for anything! 用否定的句子表达肯定的含义。
I couldnt agree with you more. 表示同意
could be better 不好
couldnt be better 很好
could be worse 还不错
couldnt be worse 糟糕透顶
-My rent is going to be increased. My motocycle needs repair and I have to go to the dentist.
-Well, I think things could be worse.