draft
gb/dɹˈæft/ us/dɹˈæft/
A2
Angol
~ 2900
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Főnév
B1
entity
1
Preliminary version of writing or plan
An early form of writing or a plan that will change before it is finished.
Használati minta:
a draft of [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'draft' with 'daft' (meaning silly) due to similar pronunciation.
Szinonimák
manuscript (Often refers to a complete but unpublished text, especially for books.)
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outline (A more skeletal or structured plan rather than a full version.)
Antonimák
final version (The completed and approved form of a text or plan.)
Szókapcsolatok
first draft
|rough draft
|final draft
|draft version
Témák
work
|communication
|education
Példák
- She sent me the first draft of her novel.
- The committee reviewed the draft proposal before making changes.
- Please submit your draft by Friday for feedback.
Példák tanulóknak
- This is the first draft of my story.
- I wrote a draft before the final letter.
- He made a draft of the plan.
Főnév
B2
entity
2
Mandatory military service system
A system where the government makes people join the army.
Használati minta:
be called up in the draft
Gyakori hiba:
Some learners confuse 'draft' here with 'draught' (British spelling for airflow or beer serving).
Szinonimák
conscription (More formal/legal term for compulsory military service.)
Antonimák
voluntary enlistment (When someone chooses to join the military without being required.)
Szókapcsolatok
military draft
|draft dodger
|draft notice
Témák
government
|military
|law
|politics
Példák
- Many young men were drafted during the war.
- The government introduced a new military draft.
- He moved abroad to avoid the draft.
Példák tanulóknak
- My grandfather joined the army because of the draft.
- The draft started during the war.
- Some people do not like the draft.
Főnév
A2
event
3
Current of air moving indoors
A small movement of air coming into a room.
Használati minta:
a draft from [a window/door]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'draught' in British English, which is spelled differently but pronounced the same.
Szinonimák
breeze (Usually refers to a pleasant outdoor wind, not an indoor air leak.)
Antonimák
still air (Air without noticeable movement.)
Szókapcsolatok
cold draft
|feel a draft
|drafty room
Témák
daily life
|environment
|housing
|weather
Példák
- I felt a cold draft coming from the window.
- Close the door—there’s a draft in here.
- The old house was full of drafts in winter.
Példák tanulóknak
- I feel a draft from the window.
- Close the door to stop the draft.
- There is a draft in this room.
Ige
B1
action
4
Write an initial version of something
To write or make an early form of something that will change later.
Használati minta:
to draft [a letter/report/plan]
Szinonimák
compose (Focuses more on the act of creating text, often with more polish.)
|
outline (To make a basic structure without full details.)
Antonimák
finalize (To complete and make something final.)
Szókapcsolatok
draft a letter
|draft a proposal
|draft an agreement
Témák
work
|communication
|education
Példák
- She drafted a letter to her landlord about the repairs.
- The lawyer will draft the contract by next week.
- I’m drafting my speech for the conference.
Példák tanulóknak
- I will draft an email to my boss.
- He drafted a plan for the trip.
- She drafted a letter to her friend.
Főnév
A2
entity
5
Beer served from keg or cask
Beer from a large container, not from a bottle or can.
Szinonimák
draught beer (British English spelling and usage for the same concept.)
Antonimák
bottled beer (Beer served from bottles rather than kegs or casks.)
Szókapcsolatok
draft beer
|on draft
Témák
food_drink
|daily_life
Példák
- I’ll have a pint of the local draft.
- They serve only craft beer on draft here.
- Draft beer often tastes fresher than bottled beer.
Példák tanulóknak
- I want a glass of draft beer.
- This bar has good draft beer.
- Draft beer is cold and fresh.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
draft
IPA
GB/dɹˈæft/
US/dɹˈæft/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
draft (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (draft)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: draft
- Plural: draft, drafts
Verb
- Base: draft
- 3rd Person Singular: drafts
- Present Participle: drafting
- Past: drafted
Szócsalád
Forms
drafts
noun
drafting
verb
drafted
verb
Related words
drafter
noun
redraft
verb
Kifejezések
first draft
1/fˈɚst dɹˈæft/
fixed phrase
Initial complete version of writing
The first full form of writing before it is changed or improved.
Példák
- She finished the first draft of her essay last night.
- The first draft is always the hardest to write.
on draft
1/ˈɔn dɹˈæft/
fixed phrase
Beer served from keg or cask
Beer you can get from a large container, not from bottles or cans.
Példák
- They have several local ales on draft.
- Is the stout available on draft today?
rough draft
1/ɹˈʌf dɹˈæft/
fixed phrase
Unpolished early version of work
An early form of writing or plan that is not finished and has mistakes.
Példák
- This is just a rough draft—we’ll fix it later.
- The rough draft helps us see the main ideas before editing.