noun🔗Share穿堂风,气流。 A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.""I closed the window to block the draught coming from under the door." "我关上窗户, כדי 挡住 从 门缝 下面 吹进来的 穿堂风.weatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share通风,气流. Draw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process."The faulty chimney created a poor draught, causing smoke to back up into the living room instead of escaping. "那个有问题的烟囱通风不良,导致烟雾倒灌回客厅,而不是顺利排出。technicalenergyenvironmentutilityindustryprocessmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share喝,饮,牛饮。 An act of drinking."After a long run, the runner took a large draught of water. "长跑之后,那个赛跑运动员痛饮了一大口水。drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一口,一饮,一份饮量 The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow."She took a deep draft from the bottle of water."她从水瓶里大口喝了一口水。drinkamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share一剂,一口。 A dose (of medicine, alcohol, etc.)"The doctor prescribed a draught of cough syrup to soothe my sore throat. "医生开了一剂止咳糖浆来缓解我的喉咙痛。medicinedrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share扎啤,散装啤酒 Beer drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can."After a long day of work, Mark enjoyed a cold draught at his local pub. "忙碌了一天后,马克在当地酒吧享用了一杯冰爽的扎啤。drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share吃水,水线,船舶吃水深度 Depth of water needed to float a ship; depth below the water line to the bottom of a vessel's hull; depth of water drawn by a vessel."The harbor was shallow, so the captain checked the ship's draught to make sure it wouldn't run aground. "因为港口水浅,所以船长检查了船的吃水深度,以确保船不会搁浅。nauticalsailingoceanvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share草稿,初稿。 An early version of a written work (such as a book or e-mail) or drawing."Before submitting the report, the professor asked to see a draught of the student's essay. "教授要求在学生提交报告之前,先看一看论文的初稿。writingliteraturecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share草案,草稿. A preliminary sketch or outline for a plan."Before starting the new project, the architect presented a draught of the house design. "在开始新项目之前,建筑师展示了一份房屋设计的草图。planartwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share汇票,支票 A cheque, an order for money to be paid."The bank teller cashed my draught for fifty pounds. "银行柜员把我的五十英镑汇票兑换成了现金。financebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share征兵, 强制征兵 Conscription, the system of forcing people to serve in the military."He left the country to avoid the draft."他离开了这个国家,为了躲避强制征兵。militarygovernmentpoliticswarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share征兵,强制征召 A system of forcing or convincing people to take an elected position."The school board, facing a shortage of volunteers, considered a draught to fill the vacant treasurer position, compelling someone to take on the responsibility. "由于志愿者不足,校董会考虑采取强制委任的方式来填补空缺的财务主管职位,不得不强迫某人承担这项职责。politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share选秀,选拔。 A system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams."The basketball team hopes to improve their performance with a good pick in this year's draught. "这支篮球队希望通过今年选秀中选到一个好苗子来提高他们的表现。sportorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share拉力, 张力 The pulling force (tension) on couplers and draft gear during a slack stretched condition."The intense draught on the train car couplers as the engine started pulled the cars forward with a jolt. "火车头启动时,车钩上产生的强烈拉力猛地把车厢向前拉动了一下.technicalmachinevehicleindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share拔模斜度,拔模。 The bevel given to the pattern for a casting, so that it can be drawn from the sand without damaging the mould."The patternmaker carefully added draught to the wooden pattern, ensuring it could be easily removed from the sand mould after it's formed. "模型师傅仔细地在木模上增加了拔模斜度,确保它在造型后能轻松地从砂型中取出。technicalindustrymachinebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share拉,拖,牵引 (possibly obsolete) The action or an act (especially of a beast of burden or vehicle) of pulling something along or back."using oxen for draft shot forth an arrow with a mighty draft"用牛拉东西时,他像拉弓一样,猛地射出一箭。actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share拖网,拉网. (possibly obsolete) The act of drawing in a net for fish."The fisherman performed a skillful draught of the net, hoping to catch a good haul of fish. "渔夫熟练地进行了一次拖网,希望能捕到大量的鱼.fishactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share捕获量,一网打尽。 (possibly obsolete) That which is drawn in; a catch, a haul."he cast his net, which brought him a very great draft"他撒下渔网,捞上来满满的一网,收获非常大。actionamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share征兵,抽调。 A quantity that is requisitioned or drawn out from a larger population."The company's new graduate program led to a significant draught of talent from local universities. "这家公司的新毕业生项目从本地大学大规模抽调了大量人才。amountgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share起草,草拟。 To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch."The architect will draught the initial floor plan before creating a detailed blueprint. "建筑师会在绘制详细蓝图之前先起草初步的平面图。writingartlanguageplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share起草,草拟,绘制。 To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing."The architect drafted the plans for the new school building. "建筑师起草了新学校大楼的设计图。artarchitecturetechnicalplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share起草,草拟。 To write a law."The committee will draught a new policy on internet usage in the office. "委员会将起草一份关于办公室网络使用的新政策。politicsgovernmentlawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share征募, 招募. To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military."He was drafted during the Vietnam War."他在越南战争期间被征召入伍了。militarygovernmentpoliticswarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share征召,选拔。 To select someone (or something) for a particular role or purpose."There was a campaign to draft Smith to run for President."曾有一场运动来征召史密斯参选总统。joborganizationgovernmentmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share挑选, 拣选 To select and separate an animal or animals from a group."The calves were drafted from the cows."人们把小牛从母牛群中挑选出来。animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share选秀, 选拔新秀。 To select a rookie player onto a professional sports team."After his last year of college football, he was drafted by the Miami Dolphins."他在大学踢完最后一年橄榄球后,被迈阿密海豚队选中了。sportentertainmentjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share尾随, 跟车. To follow very closely (behind another vehicle), thereby providing an aerodynamic advantage to both lead and follower and conserving energy or increasing speed."The cyclist draughted behind the truck, taking advantage of the reduced wind resistance to conserve energy on the long uphill climb. "那位自行车手尾随在卡车后面,利用减少的空气阻力来节省体力,以便爬上漫长的上坡。vehicleenergysporttechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share汲取,引出。 To draw out; to call forth."The magician will draught gasps of amazement from the audience with his next trick. "魔术师接下来的戏法将会引出观众们阵阵惊叹。actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share牵伸,拉伸 To draw fibers out of a clump, for spinning in the production of yarn."The weaver expertly draught the cotton fibers, preparing them for spinning into yarn. "那位织工熟练地牵伸棉纤维,为纺纱做好准备。materialprocessagricultureworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share跳棋子, 棋子 A checker: a game piece used in the game of draughts."My grandfather taught me how to move my draughts across the board. "我爷爷教我怎么在棋盘上移动我的跳棋子。gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share生啤酒,扎啤。 Ale: a type of beer brewed using top-fermenting yeast."My grandfather brewed a delicious draught at home. "我爷爷在家自酿了一种非常好喝的生啤酒/扎啤。drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share发疱剂,轻度起泡剂 A mild vesicatory."The doctor prescribed a draught to help reduce the swelling on my ankle. "医生开了一种轻度发疱剂,用来帮助减轻我脚踝的肿胀。medicinesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share茅房,厕所 An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory."Because the farmhouse lacked indoor plumbing, Grandpa always had to use the draught in the backyard. "由于农舍里没有室内管道,爷爷总是不得不去后院的茅房。architecturebuildingutilityplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share图画,草图。 Any picture or drawing."The old textbook had a detailed draught of the human skeleton to help students learn. "那本旧课本上有一幅详细的人体骨骼图,帮助学生们学习。artChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share突袭,袭击. A sudden attack upon an enemy."The retreating army expected a respite, but the enemy launched a swift draught, catching them off guard. "撤退的军队本以为可以得到喘息之机,但敌人发动了一次迅猛的突袭,打了他们一个措手不及。militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading