drain

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四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 3

英文释义

n. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
n. tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
n. a pipe through which liquid is carried away
n. a gradual depletion of energy or resources

中文翻译

n. 排水沟, 消耗, 排水
vt. 排出, 喝光, 耗尽
vi. 排水, 流干

3
Collins 星级
3,935
BNC 频率
3,601
使用频率

记忆技巧

drain 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以理解为与“排水”相关的动作。

例句

1. The rainwater will drain into the garden.
雨水会流入花园。
2. Please drain the pasta before serving it.
请在上菜前把意大利面沥干。
3. The sink is clogged, so the water won't drain properly.
水槽堵了，所以水无法正常排出。

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