to drain
01
沥干, 排干
to empty or remove liquid from a container or area
Transitive: to drain a liquid
例子
The bartender skillfully drained the excess liquid from the cocktail shaker.
调酒师熟练地从鸡尾酒摇壶中排出了多余的液体。
02
耗尽, 排干
to gradually or completely use up the available resources
Transitive: to drain a resource
例子
The ongoing project has been draining the company's finances.
03
耗尽, 使筋疲力尽
to weaken or exhaust someone or something's energy and vitality
Transitive: to drain sb of energy and vitality
例子
The long hours at work and constant stress drained him of his physical and mental strength.
长时间的工作和持续的压力耗尽了他的体力和精神力量。
Drain
01
排水管, 下水道
a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out
Dialect
American
American
例子
The shower drain was blocked with hair and soap scum, causing water to pool at the bottom of the tub.
淋浴的排水管被头发和肥皂垢堵塞，导致水在浴缸底部积聚。
02
a conduit or pipe designed to carry away liquid waste to a sewer, septic system, or other safe location
例子
Stormwater flows into the drain along the street.
03
the process of removing liquid from a container or area, often by letting it flow out
例子
A complete drain of the tank was necessary before cleaning.
04
a gradual reduction or exhaustion of energy, resources, or strength
例子
Caring for the sick relative became an emotional drain.
05
引流管, 排液管
a tube that removes fluids from wounds or body cavities to aid healing
例子
A chest tube acted as a drain to remove air from the pleural space.
一根胸腔导管充当引流管，用于从胸膜腔中排出空气。
