draw
名詞
定義 draw 名詞
attraction
- CountableUsually singular
A person or thing that attracts a lot of public interest or attention.
We need a high-profile figure at the event to draw in the crowds and encourage ticket sales.
The artist’s work has always been a major draw for the museum.
The restaurant's unique decor is a big draw.
result
- Countable
A situation where both teams or players in a game finish with the same score; a tie.
After a hard-fought game, it ended in a draw.
The match resulted in a draw, with neither side winning.
The two teams were evenly matched, so the game ended in a draw.
event
- Countable
A type of contest where the winner is chosen randomly by selecting a ticket or number.
They are going to hold a draw to decide who wins the car.
All ticket purchasers will be entered into the drawing.
She was lucky enough to win the top prize in the draw.
動詞
定義 draw 動詞
art
- A1TransitiveIntransitive
To create a picture or representation of something using a pencil, pen, or similar tool.
She is very skilled at drawing portraits.
The artist spent hours drawing the details of the landscape.
Can you draw a picture of your dream house?
attract
- B2Transitive
To cause someone to be interested in something or to pay attention to something.
The new policy is designed to draw in more investors.
The advertisement aims to draw the attention of young people.
The exhibition drew many art enthusiasts.
compare
- C2Transitiveformal
To make or show a comparison between two or more things.
We need to draw a comparison between the two different approaches.
It's difficult to draw a clear distinction between these two theories.
Researchers tried to draw a parallel between the quality of life in the two cities.
move
- B2IntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To move in a particular direction, especially when in a vehicle.
The train was drawing slowly into the station.
As we drew near the car, I realized it was my neighbor's.
The ship slowly drew to the shore.
cause
- Transitive
To cause a particular reaction or response from people.
His comments drew a strong backlash from the audience.
The movie drew tears from many viewers.
Her proposal drew interest from her colleagues.
pull
- C2TransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To pull or direct something in a specific direction.
She drew the curtains to block out the sun.
He drew his chair closer to the table.
She drew the blanket around herself.
select
- TransitiveIntransitive
To select a number, card, etc. randomly from a set, without seeing it beforehand, in a competition or game.
I drew a card from the deck.
He was lucky to draw the winning number in the lottery.
She drew the winning ticket and won the prize.
remove
- Transitive
To take something out of a container or your pocket, especially a weapon.
He quickly drew his gun from its holster.
She drew a key out of her bag.
He drew a knife from his pocket.
- Transitive
To cause a substance, especially blood, to come out of a body.
The mosquito bite drew blood on my arm.
She cut her finger and it drew blood.
His face was scratched, which drew blood.
obtain
- Transitive
To derive a feeling, idea, etc. from something or someone.
She drew strength from his support.
He drew inspiration from nature.
They drew lessons from each other's experiences.
breathe
- TransitiveIntransitive
To inhale air or smoke into the lungs.
He drew a deep breath before starting the speech.
She drew a breath and then dove into the water.
He needed to draw deep breaths after the intense exercise.
equal
- C1Intransitive
To finish a game with the same number of points as the other person or team; tie.
The two teams drew in the final match, so they had to play another one.
Despite their best efforts, the game ended in a draw.
The two teams were so evenly matched that the game ended in a draw.
finance
- TransitivePreposition
To take money from a bank, account, etc. to be used.
I need to draw some money from my savings account.
She drew some cash from the ATM.
I have to draw funds from my checking account to pay the bills.
- Transitive
To receive money regularly, especially as an employee or from the government.
He draws a pension every month.
She draws a salary from the company.
Many people rely on the government benefits they draw to make a living.
片語 draw 動詞
- draw someone's eye(s)
To attract someone's attention or cause someone to look at something.
• The glittering jewelry displayed in the shop window immediately drew her eyes.
- draw a/the conclusion
to consider available information and decide what is true or likely.
• After a detailed analysis of the data, the researchers drew the conclusion that the drug was effective in treating the disease.
- draw near, close, etc.
To become closer in proximity or time.
• As the Lunar New Year draws near, families begin to busy themselves with thorough house cleaning.
- draw to a close/an end
to gradually reach the end; to come to a conclusion.
• As the meeting drew to a close, the attendees began to gather their notes.
成語
- draw the line
To establish a limit beyond which one will not go, typically because it is considered unacceptable or wrong.
• I enjoy joking around, but on this topic, I have to draw the line.
- draw a blank
to fail to remember something or to fail to find the answer or achieve the desired result.
• When asked about the time of the accident, I drew a blank.
片語動詞 draw
- draw something up
to draft or outline a document or plan, often official, in written form
• The lawyer is drawing up a formal contract for both parties to sign.
- draw something out
to make something continue for a longer period than needed or customary
• She always draws the meeting out until eight in the evening to have more time for discussion.
- draw on something
to utilize information or knowledge you have to assist in accomplishing a task
• In her report, she drew on her research experience to support her arguments.
- draw yourself up
to assume a more upright posture by straightening your back and pulling your shoulders back, often to give an impression of greater importance
• At the formal meeting, she drew herself up, straightening her back and lifting her chin to appear more confident.
- draw back
to step back from a person or object, typically due to being startled or afraid
• She drew back in alarm when the dog suddenly jumped out.
- draw something off
to extract a portion of liquid from a larger volume, typically by letting it pass through a pipe
• We need to draw some water off from the barrel for the experiment.
- draw in
When the days, evenings, or nights shorten and darkness arrives earlier, usually due to the approach of autumn or winter.
• As autumn approaches, the days are drawing in.
- draw something down
to withdraw a sum of money that has been allocated
• She decided to draw down a sum from her investment account to buy a new car.
- draw someone into something
to cause an individual to engage in or become part of a challenging or undesirable circumstance
• When they discovered that Xiaowang had been stealing, they realized they had been drawn into a mess.
- draw someone out
to assist someone in articulating their thoughts and emotions by alleviating their nervousness
• She used gentle questions to draw him out.