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drain

/dɹeɪn/

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noun

Abfluss, Ausguss

A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)

Examples :

"The drain in the kitchen sink is clogged."

Der Abfluss im Küchenbecken ist verstopft.

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noun

Abfluss, Entwässerung

An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods.

Examples :

"The city's new drain system will carry rainwater directly to the river, preventing flooding during heavy storms. "

Das neue Entwässerungssystem der Stadt leitet Regenwasser direkt in den Fluss und verhindert so Überschwemmungen bei starken Stürmen.

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noun

Belastung, Verschwendung

Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.

Examples :

"That rental property is a drain on our finances."

Dieses Mietobjekt ist eine Belastung für unsere Finanzen.

economy business finance

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noun

Urinieren, Wasserlassen

An act of urination.

Examples :

"The boy's sudden need to make a quick drain led him to the restroom. "

Der plötzliche Drang des Jungen, schnell urinieren zu müssen, führte ihn zur Toilette.

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noun

Drain

One terminal of a field effect transistor (FET).

Examples :

"The technician carefully connected the drain to the power supply. "

Der Techniker schloss den Drain vorsichtig an die Stromversorgung an.

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noun

Abfluss

An outhole.

Examples :

"The plumber fixed the leak in the sink's drain. "

Der Klempner reparierte das Leck im Abfluss des Waschbeckens.

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noun

Getränk

Examples :

"My grandpa sipped his morning drain of orange juice. "

Mein Großvater nippte an seinem morgendlichen Getränk Orangensaft.

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verb

Ablassen, entleeren

To lose liquid.

Examples :

"The clogged sink drained slowly."

Das verstopfte Waschbecken lief langsam ab.

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verb

Ablaufen, abfließen

To flow gradually.

Examples :

"The water of low ground drains off."

Das Wasser des tief liegenden Bodens fließt ab.

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verb

Ablassen, entwässern

To cause liquid to flow out of.

Examples :

"The leaky faucet is draining the sink. "

Der undichte Wasserhahn lässt das Waschbecken ab.

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verb

Trockenlegen, entwässern

To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.

Examples :

"They had to drain the swampy land before the parking lot could be built."

Sie mussten das sumpfige Land trockenlegen, bevor der Parkplatz gebaut werden konnte.

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verb

Entziehen, erschöpfen

To deplete of energy or resources.

Examples :

"The stress of this job is really draining me."

Der Stress dieser Arbeit entzieht mir wirklich die Energie.

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verb

Ablassen, entleeren, erschöpfen

To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.

Examples :

"The long summer vacation gradually drained my energy for school. "

Die langen Sommerferien haben allmählich meine Energie für die Schule erschöpft.

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verb

Filtern, ablassen

Examples :

"The coffee filter drains the grounds from the hot coffee. "

Der Kaffeefilter filtert das Kaffeepulver aus dem heißen Kaffee.

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verb

Ausscheiden, aus dem Spiel fallen

To fall off the bottom of the playfield.

Examples :

"The ball drained from the child's toy playfield. "

Der Ball schied aus dem Spiel des Kindes aus.