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Come by Meaning in English

expression

ˈkəm/ /ˈbaɪ
KUHM-by
kˈʌm/ /bˈaɪ
KUM-by

释义

To obtain or find something, especially something rare or difficult to get; also, to visit a place or person briefly.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used in informal speech. 'Come by' meaning 'obtain' often refers to things hard to get ('good jobs are hard to come by'). As 'visit', usually implies a short, casual stop ('come by my office'). Not the same as 'go by', which relates to passing time or places.

例句

Good friends are hard to come by.

basic

Can you come by my house this afternoon?

basic

Fresh vegetables are hard to come by in winter.

basic

If you come by, I'll make you some coffee.

natural

She managed to come by some rare stamps for her collection.

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Just come by whenever you're free—no need to call ahead.

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