to draw in
[phrase form: draw]
01
吸引, 迷住
to capture attention or interest often through physical appeal or psychological influence
例子
The charismatic speaker had the ability to draw in listeners with compelling stories and persuasive arguments.
这位魅力四射的演讲者有能力用引人入胜的故事和有说服力的论点吸引听众。
02
吸入, 吸进
to breathe in something
例子
As the diver surfaced, he eagerly drew in a lungful of oxygen.
当潜水员浮出水面时，他急切地吸入了一大口氧气。
03
进站, 靠近
(of trains) to enter or move into a station
例子
Passengers on the platform eagerly awaited the arrival of the train, watching it draw in.
站台上的乘客急切地等待着火车的到来，看着它驶入车站。
04
向...推进, 接近
to advance toward a particular location or point
例子
Dark clouds began to draw in from the horizon, signaling an approaching storm.
乌云开始从地平线上逼近，预示着暴风雨即将来临。
05
吸引, 卷入
to engage or involve someone in a particular activity, situation, or conversation
例子
The teacher encouraged students to draw in their classmates for a collaborative assignment.
老师鼓励学生为了一项合作任务吸引他们的同学。
06
蜷缩, 弯曲
to curl one's body into a rounded or bent form
例子
The cat drew in on the windowsill, making a cozy, rounded shape for a nap.
猫在窗台上蜷缩起来，形成了一个舒适、圆形的形状来小睡。
07
变暗, 变短
(of the sky) to become darker earlier in the evening due to the approach of winter
Dialect
British
British例子
The noticeable change in the weather signaled that the days were drawing in, marking the onset of winter.
天气的明显变化预示着白昼变短，标志着冬天的开始。
08
绘制, 描绘
to create a visual representation
例子
The artist decided to draw in intricate details to enhance the realism of the portrait.
艺术家决定用复杂的细节绘制以增强肖像的真实感。
