draw
gb/dɹˈɔ/ us/dɹˈɔ/
A1
Английски
~ 500
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
A1
action
1
Make a picture with pen or pencil
To make a picture by using a pen or pencil on paper.
Модел на употреба:
to draw [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'draw' with 'paint', but 'paint' uses colors and brushes while 'draw' uses lines from pens or pencils.
Синоними
sketch (Often suggests a quick or rough drawing rather than a finished work.)
Антоними
erase (To remove or delete marks rather than create them.)
Колокации
draw a picture
|draw a line
|draw a map
|draw a sketch
Теми
art
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She likes to draw portraits of her friends.
- The architect drew a plan for the new building.
- He drew a map to help us find the park.
Примери за учащи
- I can draw a cat.
- She draws pictures every day.
- He draws a tree on the paper.
Глагол
A2
action
2
Pull something toward you or in a direction
To pull something closer to you or to another place.
Модел на употреба:
to draw [something] [towards/closer/out]
Честа грешка:
Learners may overuse 'pull' instead of 'draw' in set expressions like 'draw the curtains'.
Синоними
pull (General term for moving something toward oneself; 'draw' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
Антоними
push (To move something away from oneself instead of toward.)
Колокации
draw the curtains
|draw a bow
|draw someone closer
Теми
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She drew the curtains to block the sunlight.
- He drew his chair closer to the table.
- The knight drew his sword from its sheath.
Примери за учащи
- I draw the chair to the desk.
- She draws the door closed.
- He draws the box near.
Глагол
B1
action
3
Attract attention or interest
To make people look at or think about something.
Модел на употреба:
to draw [attention/interest] [to/towards] [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners might confuse 'draw attention' with 'pay attention', which means to focus on something yourself.
Синоними
attract (A general term for gaining attention; 'draw' is often used in fixed expressions like 'draw attention'.)
Антоними
distract (To take attention away from something rather than bring it toward it.)
Колокации
draw attention
|draw interest
|draw criticism
Теми
communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The speaker's joke drew laughter from the audience.
- The bright colors drew my attention immediately.
- The report drew criticism from experts.
Примери за учащи
- The music draws many people.
- Her dress draws my eyes.
- The news draws attention from the public.
Глагол
B1
action
4
Take liquid, gas, or energy from source
To take liquid, gas, energy, or other material from where it is kept.
Модел на употреба:
to draw [liquid/gas/energy] [from something]
Синоними
extract (More formal; often used in scientific contexts for taking something out of another material.)
Антоними
supply (To give or provide something rather than take it.)
Колокации
draw water from a well
|draw blood
|draw power
Теми
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- They drew water from the well every morning.
- The nurse drew blood for testing.
- The machine draws power from the main generator.
Примери за учащи
- He draws water from the river.
- The doctor draws blood from my arm.
- The car draws power from the battery.
Съществително
A2
event
5
Game ending in no winner
When two players or teams have the same score, so there is no winner.
Синоними
tie ('Tie' is more common in American English; 'draw' is more common in British English.)
Антоними
victory (A result where one side wins instead of neither side winning.)
Колокации
end in a draw
|play to a draw
Теми
sports
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The match ended in a draw after extra time.
- They played to a 1–1 draw.
- It was the team's third draw of the season.
Примери за учащи
- The game is a draw.
- We end with a draw.
- It was a 2–2 draw.
Граматика
Речникова форма
draw
IPA
GB/dɹˈɔ/
US/dɹˈɔ/
Срички и ударение
draw (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (draw)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: draw
- Plural: draws
Verb
- Base: draw
- 3rd Person Singular: draws
- Present Participle: drawing
- Past: drew
- Past Participle: drawn
Семейство думи
Forms
draws
noun
drawing
verb
drew
verb
drawn
verb
Related words
drawer
noun A2
redraw
verb
Advanced or less common
withdraw
verb A2
withdrawal
noun B1
Граматични акценти
- Irregular past: drew Verb
- Irregular past participle: drawn Verb
Изрази
draw out
1/dɹˈɔ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Make something last longer than usual
To make something continue longer than needed.
Примери
- He tried to draw out the conversation to avoid going back to work.
- The teacher drew out the lesson with extra examples.
draw the line (at)
1/dɹˈɔ ðə lˈaɪn ˈæt/
idiom
Set a limit you will not cross
To say you will not allow something to happen beyond a certain point.
Примери
- I don’t mind helping, but I draw the line at doing your homework for you.
- We have to draw the line somewhere when it comes to spending.
draw up
1/dɹˈɔ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Prepare document or plan in writing
To write an official paper or plan.
Примери
- They drew up a contract before starting work.
- The lawyer will draw up your will.
short straw (draw the)
1/ʃˈɔɹt stɹˈɔ dɹˈɔ ðə/
idiom
informal
Be chosen for an unwanted task by chance
To be picked by chance to do something unpleasant.
Примери
- I drew the short straw and had to clean up after the party.
- Whoever draws the short straw has to do the dishes.
draw attention to
1/dɹˈɔ ətˈɛnʃən tə/
phrasal verb
make others notice something
To make people see or know about something.
Примери
- She wore a bright dress to draw attention to herself.
- The report draws attention to the need for better safety measures.
draw attention to
2/dɹˈɔ ətˈɛnʃən tə/
phrasal verb
Cause people to notice something specific
To make people see or think about something.
Примери
- The teacher drew attention to the mistake on the board.
- The article draws attention to climate change issues.