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to drain
01
scolare, drenare
to empty or remove liquid from a container or area
Transitive: to drain a liquid
Esempi
She had to drain the water from the sink after washing the dishes.
Dopo aver lavato i piatti, ha dovuto scolare l'acqua dal lavandino.
02
colare
to gradually or completely use up the available resources
Transitive: to drain a resource
Esempi
The prolonged illness drained her savings, leaving her in a financially difficult situation.
03
esaurire, svuotare
to weaken or exhaust someone or something's energy and vitality
Transitive: to drain sb of energy and vitality
Esempi
The long hours at work and constant stress drained him of his physical and mental strength.
Le lunghe ore di lavoro e lo stress costante lo hanno prosciugato della sua forza fisica e mentale.
Drain
01
drenare
a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out
Dialect
American
American
Esempi
The bathroom drain emitted a foul odor, indicating a buildup of organic matter in the pipes.
Lo scarico del bagno emetteva un odore sgradevole, indicando un accumulo di materia organica nelle tubature.
02
a conduit or pipe designed to carry away liquid waste to a sewer, septic system, or other safe location
Esempi
The drain system was upgraded after heavy rains.
03
the process of removing liquid from a container or area, often by letting it flow out
Esempi
The drain of the swimming pool required professional help.
04
a gradual reduction or exhaustion of energy, resources, or strength
Esempi
Negotiations were a drain for the team's morale.
05
drenaggio, tubo di drenaggio
a tube that removes fluids from wounds or body cavities to aid healing
Esempi
The surgical team carefully positioned the drain to optimize fluid removal during the procedure.
Il team chirurgico ha posizionato attentamente il drenaggio per ottimizzare la rimozione dei fluidi durante la procedura.
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