drain
Aussprache: [dreɪn]
Kontext: „physical action“
(verb) to remove liquid from something. When you drain a tub, you let the water flow out so that it is empty.
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After the bath, I drained the water from the tub.
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I forgot to drain the pasta, so it was still full of water.
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Can you help me drain the pool tomorrow?
Kontext: „energy or resources“
(verb) to use up someone's energy, resources, or strength. When someone is very tired after working hard, we might say that the task drained their energy.
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The long walk to school didn't drain my energy; I felt great afterward.
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That project really drained my creativity; I felt stuck and exhausted.
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Does studying for hours drain your focus?
Kontext: „plumbing“
(noun) a pipe that lets liquid flow away. You can find drains in sinks and gutters where water goes when it rains.
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The drain in our kitchen works well after the plumber fixed it.
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There was a blockage in the drain, so the water backed up into the floor.
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Where does the water from the drain go?
Kontext: „mental or emotional impact“
(noun) something that takes away your energy or happiness. If you have too much homework, it can be a drain on your time and fun.
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Spending time with friends is never a drain; it makes me happy.
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Doing too many chores after school is such a drain on my free time.
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Do you think too much homework is a drain for kids?