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to drain
01
abgießen, entleeren
to empty or remove liquid from a container or area
Transitive: to drain a liquid
Beispiele
After soaking the beans, she had to drain the water before cooking them.
Nachdem sie die Bohnen eingeweicht hatte, musste sie das Wasser abgießen, bevor sie sie kochte.
02
erschöpfen, entleeren
to gradually or completely use up the available resources
Transitive: to drain a resource
Beispiele
The excessive demands of the job were draining her energy and affecting her overall well-being.
03
erschöpfen, auslaugen
to weaken or exhaust someone or something's energy and vitality
Transitive: to drain sb of energy and vitality
Beispiele
The demanding schedule and lack of rest drained the team of their vitality and enthusiasm.
Der anspruchsvolle Zeitplan und der Mangel an Ruhe entleerten das Team ihrer Vitalität und Begeisterung.
Drain
01
Abfluss, Ablauf
a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out
Dialect
American
American
Beispiele
A mesh screen was installed over the drain to catch debris and prevent it from entering the pipes.
Ein Maschendraht wurde über dem Abfluss installiert, um Schmutz aufzufangen und zu verhindern, dass er in die Rohre gelangt.
02
a conduit or pipe designed to carry away liquid waste to a sewer, septic system, or other safe location
Beispiele
Wastewater from the kitchen enters the drain.
03
the process of removing liquid from a container or area, often by letting it flow out
Beispiele
A careful drain of the aquarium was performed for maintenance.
04
a gradual reduction or exhaustion of energy, resources, or strength
Beispiele
The endless paperwork was a drain on his patience.
05
Drain, Drainageröhre
a tube that removes fluids from wounds or body cavities to aid healing
Beispiele
The doctor inserted a drain to prevent fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity.
Der Arzt führte eine Drainage ein, um Flüssigkeitsansammlungen in der Bauchhöhle zu verhindern.
Lexikalischer Baum
drained
draining
drain
