Draft
01
草稿, 初稿
a preliminary version of a written text, subject to revision before being finalized
例子
She emailed the first draft of her essay.
她通过电子邮件发送了她文章的初稿。
The editor reviewed the book 's rough draft.
编辑审阅了这本书的草稿。
02
草稿, 草图
an initial sketch or rough outline of a design, plan, or picture
例子
The architect showed a draft of the new building.
建筑师展示了新建筑的草图。
She made a draft of the poster before finalizing it.
她在最终确定之前为海报制作了一个草稿。
03
气流, 通风
a flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation
例子
She opened the window to let in a refreshing draft of cool evening air.
她打开窗户，让凉爽的晚风带来一阵清新的气流。
The old house had drafts coming through the windows and doors, making it chilly in winter.
老房子有穿堂风从门窗进来，使得冬天很冷。
04
汇票, 草案
a document ordering the bank to pay a specific amount of money to someone
例子
The seller issued a draft to the buyer, ensuring that the payment would be made upon delivery of the goods.
卖方给买方开出了一张汇票，确保货物交付时付款。
The international trade transaction was secured with a bank draft, providing assurance to both parties involved.
国际贸易交易通过银行汇票得到保障，为双方提供了保证。
05
牵引, 拖拉
the act of moving or pulling a heavy load, usually with animals or machinery
例子
He was responsible for the draft of timber from the forest.
他负责从森林中拖运木材。
Using oxen makes draft easier on steep hills.
使用牛使陡峭山丘上的牵引变得更加容易。
06
一口, 一饮
a large, hurried swallow of a drink
例子
He took a long draft of water after the run.
跑步后，他喝了一大口水。
She drank a draft of beer straight from the mug.
她直接从杯子里喝了一大口啤酒。
07
征兵, 义务兵役
compulsory enrollment into military service
例子
He was called up in the army draft.
他在军队征兵中被征召。
The government announced a new draft.
政府宣布了一项新的征兵。
08
一剂, 药水
a specific measure or quantity of liquid medication, typically prescribed for oral administration
例子
The doctor prescribed a draft of cough syrup to alleviate the patient's symptoms.
医生开了一剂止咳糖浆来缓解病人的症状。
The nurse administered a draft of antibiotics to the child to treat the infection.
护士给孩子服用了一剂抗生素来治疗感染。
09
通风, 气流
a device or opening used to control the flow of air into a fireplace, stove, or furnace
例子
The chimney draft needs adjusting to keep the fire burning.
烟囱的通风需要调整以保持火燃烧。
He opened the draft to let more air in.
他打开了通风口让更多空气进入。
10
吃水, 吃水
the vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a ship's keel, indicating how deep the vessel sits in the water
例子
The ship 's draft was too deep for the shallow harbor.
船的吃水对于浅港来说太深了。
Engineers measured the draft before departure.
工程师在出发前测量了吃水。
11
一杯生啤, 直接从桶中倒出的饮料
a portion of drink, especially beer, served directly from a keg, barrel, or cask
例子
He ordered a draft of cold beer.
他点了一杯生啤。
The bar serves local ale on draft.
这家酒吧供应本地麦芽酒从桶中。
to draft
01
起草, 草拟
to write something for the first time that needs corrections for the final presentation
Transitive: to draft sth
例子
The author spent hours drafting the opening chapter of his novel, knowing that revisions would follow.
作者花了几个小时起草他小说的开篇章节，知道接下来会有修改。
Before submitting the report, she carefully drafted a rough outline to organize her thoughts.
在提交报告之前，她仔细地起草了一个粗略的提纲来组织她的想法。
02
绘制, 起草
to draw the blueprints and the sketches for a building, machine, structure, etc.
Transitive: to draft a blueprint or sketch
例子
The architect drafted the plans for the new office building, incorporating modern design principles and sustainable features.
建筑师起草了新办公大楼的计划，融入了现代设计原则和可持续特点。
Engineers were tasked with drafting the schematic diagrams for the construction of the bridge across the river.
工程师们被委以起草跨河桥梁建造的示意图的任务。
03
征召, 征兵
to require individuals to serve in the military, often through a compulsory enlistment process
Transitive: to draft sb
例子
In many countries, young men are drafted into military service upon reaching a certain age.
在许多国家，年轻男子在达到一定年龄时会被征召入伍。
During the conflict, thousands of young men were drafted to serve in the infantry.
在冲突期间，成千上万的年轻人被征召入伍服役于步兵。
词汇树
drafty
overdraft
redraft
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