draught

[US]/drɑːft/
[UK]/drɑft/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 气流;汇票;草稿
vt. 起草;征兵;选派
adj. 汲出的;拖拉的
Word Forms
过去分词draughted
过去式draughted
复数draughts
现在分词draughting

Phrases & Collocations

draught beer

生啤酒

draught animal

牲畜

draught-proofing

防风

draughtsman

绘图员

draught fan

通风风扇;引风机;通风机

draught animals

挽畜

Example Sentences

a cold draught blew through the room

一股寒风吹过房间

the pub ran out of draught beer

酒吧的生啤酒卖完了

she opened the window to let in some draught

她打开窗户让些微风进来

the draught from the air conditioner was too strong

空调的风太大了

the room was stuffy until she opened the door to create a draught

房间很闷,直到她打开门制造了一阵风

Real-world Examples

When you go out close the door, for there is a decided draught.

你出去的时候把门关上,因为明明有一股穿堂风。

Source: The Adventure of the Speckled Band

" Shall I fetch a draught for the pain" ?

" 我去拿一剂止痛药?"

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

Dagmer took a long draught from his horn. " Tell me" .

达格摩举起角杯,深吸一口。" 告诉我。"

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

" Us? Drunk" ? Tom drank a long draught of ale. " Never" .

" 我们?喝醉了?" 汤姆深吸一大口麦酒," 从来不会。"

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

Haycock used old blankets against doors and windows to keep the cold draughts from coming in.

海科克用旧毯子挡住门窗,防止冷风进来。

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

His hand closed on the fatal draught.

他用手端起致命的毒药。

Source: Peter Pan

Hagrid paused for a long draught of tea.

海格停下来喝了一大口茶。

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Is there too much of draught?

风是不是太大了?

Source: Prosecution witness

Though nobody sober would confuse an alcohol-free brew with the real thing, it is now a credible draught.

虽然没人哪个清醒的人会将无酒精啤酒与真正的啤酒混淆,但它现在也能解一时之渴了。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" My lady, is there aught I might do for you? A sleeping draught, perhaps" ?

" 夫人,我能为您做点什么吗?或许,您也要一帖安眠药?"

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

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