to drain
01
tömma, dränera
to empty or remove liquid from a container or area
Transitive: to drain a liquid
Exempel
After soaking the beans, she had to drain the water before cooking them.
Efter att ha blötlagt bönorna var hon tvungen att tömma vattnet innan hon kokade dem.
02
tömma, tömmas
to gradually or completely use up the available resources
Transitive: to drain a resource
Exempel
The excessive demands of the job were draining her energy and affecting her overall well-being.
03
utmatta, tömma
to weaken or exhaust someone or something's energy and vitality
Transitive: to drain sb of energy and vitality
Exempel
The relentless demands of caregiving drained her of her emotional and mental resilience.
De obevekliga kraven från omvårdnaden tömde hennes känslomässiga och mentala motståndskraft.
Drain
01
avlopp, drän
a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out
Dialect
American
American
Exempel
A mesh screen was installed over the drain to catch debris and prevent it from entering the pipes.
Ett nät skärm installerades över avloppet för att fånga skräp och förhindra att det kommer in i rören.
02
a conduit or pipe designed to carry away liquid waste to a sewer, septic system, or other safe location
Exempel
Wastewater from the kitchen enters the drain.
03
the process of removing liquid from a container or area, often by letting it flow out
Exempel
A careful drain of the aquarium was performed for maintenance.
04
a gradual reduction or exhaustion of energy, resources, or strength
Exempel
The endless paperwork was a drain on his patience.
05
drän, dränagerör
a tube that removes fluids from wounds or body cavities to aid healing
Exempel
The doctor inserted a drain to prevent fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity.
Läkaren satte in en drän för att förhindra vätskeansamling i bukhålan.
Lexikalt Träd
drained
draining
drain
