| 单词 | draft |
| 释义 | draft (drɑːft , dræft ) Word forms: drafts , drafting , drafted 1. countable noun B2 A draft is an early version of a letter, email, book, or speech. I rewrote his rough draft, which was published under my name. I emailed a first draft of this article to him. ...a draft report from a major U.S. university. ...a draft law. 2. verb When you draft a letter, email, book, or speech, you write the first version of it. He drafted a standard letter to the editors. [VERB noun] The legislation was drafted by House Democrats. [VERB noun] Synonyms: outline, write, plan, produce 3. verb [usually passive] If you are drafted, you are ordered to serve in the armed forces, usually for a limited period of time. [mainly US] During the Second World War, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. [be VERB-ed + into] He wasn't drafted for the war; he volunteered for the Navy. [be VERB-ed] 4. verb If people are drafted into a place, they are moved there to do a particular job. Extra police have been drafted into the town after the violence. [be V-ed + in/into] The manager will make a special plea to draft the player into his squad as a replacement. [V n + in/into] 5. singular noun The draft is the practice of ordering people to serve in the armed forces, usually for a limited period of time. [mainly US] ...his effort to avoid the draft. 6. countable noun [oft by NOUN] A draft is a written order for payment of money by a bank, especially from one bank to another. The money was payable by a draft drawn by the home. Ten days later Carmen received a bank draft for a plane ticket. Synonyms: money order, bill (of exchange), cheque, postal order 7. See also draught Collocations: draft a plan The company should also draft a plan on how things will significantly change at the organization, he adds. Globe and Mail The committee that drafted the plan has identified three other factors that make the scheme fiendishly complicated. Times, Sunday Times Some of their remaining holiday was devoted to drafting a plan of how their wedding might look. Times, Sunday Times In 1952, it was revealed a progressive deterioration of masonry and drafted the plan of restoration work. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, a special territorial-pick rule allowed a team to draft a player from its local area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The draft helped reduce player salaries as a drafted player could no longer negotiate with other teams. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then a draft was held by drafting players by position instead of any available player. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Based on the results of the combines, the general managers then meet and draft players to participate in the league. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The team has never drafted a player at second base. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While being consistent with the charter and not discriminating, we want to make absolutely sure that we draft a policy that makes sense. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Senior figures drafting the policy suggested that the coalition was flexible so long as the compromise maintained three principles. Times, Sunday Times The underwriter has the advantage, by dint of drafting the policy terms, of delineating the precise boundaries of cover. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Today there are still questions about his role in drafting the policy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It needs rules, officials to draft the rules, beastly inspectors and courts to enforce the rules. Times, Sunday Times The procedural architecture of international criminal courts owes much to his work in drafting their rules and procedure. Times, Sunday Times The office's draft rules are the first of their kind in the world and are expected to come into effect this year. Times, Sunday Times The draft rules give no immunity against prosecution but list factors that would weigh against charges. Times, Sunday Times The draft rules were pulled and the meeting delayed. Times, Sunday Times Alternatively, they could do what they do most times and draft a statement beforehand. Times, Sunday Times Quite possibly a draft statement already exists, setting out the issues discussed and decisions reached. Times, Sunday Times The content of the draft statement was not publicly disclosed after it was vetoed. Times, Sunday Times This part of the draft statement was not submitted on legal advice, however, because it was not considered relevant to the inquiry. Times, Sunday Times It has received about 150 responses, with more to come, and hopes to have a draft statement next year. Globe and Mail Under the draft agreement, total spending during a full parliament would have been capped at 150 million. Times, Sunday Times A draft agreement, prepared by the mediator, was given to their lawyers to check. Times, Sunday Times The stand-off was the last remaining obstacle to a deal and was resolved at 2am, less than nine hours before publication of the draft agreement. Times, Sunday Times A meeting that was supposed to prepare a draft agreement for a summit that evening ended with none. Times, Sunday Times It looked enticing: a link to a 'draft agreement'. Times, Sunday Times The law took effect in 2004 and applied to subsequent draftees and those serving prison terms for draft evasion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Draft evasion was widespread, and conscription efforts resulted in protests and riots, even in eastern areas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 1973, he won a draft evasion trial on basis of conscientious objection. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Group therapy sessions are also recommended as first-choice treatments in the draft guidance. Times, Sunday Times In draft guidance released yesterday, the scientists said we should get no more than 5 per cent of calories from sugar, half the current target. Times, Sunday Times But the draft guidance did not contain details about what personal protective equipment staff should wear when they return to work. The Sun Businesses have been given draft guidance on how to make workplaces safer, two days later than promised. Times,Sunday Times The draft guidance on galcanezumab was published yesterday and registered consultees, including the company and patient and professional groups, have the opportunity to appeal. Times,Sunday Times A consultation on the draft guidelines ends today. Times, Sunday Times Shortly after the guidelines for books and periodicals were formulated, representatives of music publishers and music educators met to draft guidelines relative to music. Christianity Today The draft guidelines presumably would not allow federal funds to be used to create embryos solely for research purposes. Christianity Today The draft guidelines say that councils should consider offering home-care support to older people 'with low to moderate needs', which might mean they need less intensive support later. Times, Sunday Times In a little-noticed speech she undertakes to draft guidelines for recycling and rubbish collection that people can actually understand. Times, Sunday Times Once a highlight for farmers, draft horse competitions were replaced in the 1920s by tractor demonstrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At its height, the organization was the largest draft horse association in the world, in the early 20th century registering over 10,000 horses annually. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Strong hindquarters define the breed as a small draft horse, designed for strength and power, but with class, presence and style. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although described as a draft horse, it was not selected for draft purposes, and was never popular for that use. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Along with the costly equipment, decorations that are put up at the draft horse shows and miscellaneous tack items must also be obtained. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The draft law could result in the army carrying out 20,000 extra security checks a year. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Animal rights groups welcomed the draft law. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The draft law forbids wearing clothes that cover the face in public. The Sun (2010) The Government will table a draft law prohibiting it. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Next month he will publish draft legislation paving the way for an 80%-100% elected upper chamber. Times, Sunday Times Under the draft legislation, tobacco advertising will be outlawed and smoking in public places such as restaurants, bars and hotels will be phased out. Times, Sunday Times Plans to make tax evasion an automatic criminal offence have been omitted from draft legislation after the government appeared to bow to criticism. Times, Sunday Times Draft legislation suggests that doctors who fail to feed into the new registry will face yet-to-be-determined penalties. ST It was on track to be developed into a policy document and draft legislation. ST The proposals are nominally directed at all sports but the draft paper switches freely between general arguments and those directed at football, suggesting the main target of the plan. Times, Sunday Times Improvements to the algorithm were developed, and a draft paper was prepared, but the paper was never published, and the improvements were not widely disseminated or implemented. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He drafted papers which saved the hospital from closure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There were windows drawn on the model which was covered with drafting paper. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Draft regulations propose that residents are fined if caught using bad language in public. Times, Sunday Times But the government's proposals - in draft regulations now before parliament - seek to abridge this right. Times, Sunday Times The new draft regulations would limit future basements to a single storey and prevent them extending under more than 50% of the garden. Times, Sunday Times The draft regulations include the definition of 'enclosed' and 'substantially enclosed' premises, requirements for the content and display of no smoking signs, exemptions to legislation and arrangements for fixed-penalty notices. Times, Sunday Times Under draft regulations, companies will be forced to record their payment performance via a government website. Times, Sunday Times A leaked draft report showed that accidents involving motorcyclists nearly halved on trial routes in the capital where they were allowed to use the lanes. The Sun The final publication was agreed yesterday after a tense meeting in which members debated more than 80 amendments to the draft report. Times, Sunday Times Shortly after the draft report politicians said the committee had strayed beyond its mandate. Times, Sunday Times It has already submitted a draft report to cabinet. ST The dispute centres on the leaked draft report of a group of experts commissioned by the government to advise it on the 'future of mobility'. Times, Sunday Times It also withdrew a complete oil embargo proposed in a draft resolution circulated last week. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The draft resolution was also expected to spell out the requirements for a political settlement leading to a permanent ceasefire. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The draft resolution was backed by 11 countries including Britain. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Six months before, they have to submit a thesis; five months before, a draft script; and so on down to weekly rehearsals. Times, Sunday Times A draft script was written for the latter, but neither show materialised. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He wrote a treatment and first draft script involving reverse ageing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Incapable of dissembling, she was not reading from a carefully drafted script; she meant every word. Times, Sunday Times Many draft scripts are waiting to be commissioned. Times, Sunday Times Recognising my role, he courteously showed me his draft speech. Times, Sunday Times The opinions expressed in the draft speech represent an abdication from the principles of social democracy. Times, Sunday Times However, she pointedly refused to accept the advice that she intervene on the issue without first seeing a draft speech sent by her prime minister. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It soon turned out that he had lifted large chunks from draft speeches rejected by several of his predecessors. Times, Sunday Times The purpose of the disclosure of the draft speeches to counsel was to obtain their help in correcting errors of fact or ambiguities of expression. Times, Sunday Times Sadly, his book feels only half-formed, an early draft that should have been taken away for serious surgery. Times, Sunday Times Had they seen an early draft of the script or a rough cut of the film? Times, Sunday Times The research team has published an early draft of the prepeer reviewed study. Times,Sunday Times One foreign friend to whom she showed an early draft wondered where the ayatollahs were. The Times Literary Supplement The ministry said that the 36-page version was an early draft. Times, Sunday Times Although he has one year of eligibility left, despite being a college senior, the indications are that he will enter the draft this time round. Times, Sunday Times The most underclassmen to enter the draft (54) came in 2001 and 2003. Houston Chronicle He chose to enter the draft stating in the end it was the best thing to do. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These underclassmen fulfilled the hardship criteria and were allowed to enter the draft early. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This information, which has proved to be fairly accurate, can help college players determine whether to enter the draft or to continue playing and improving at the college level. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, another aide said that the final draft was 'caught up with the government lawyers'. Times, Sunday Times You arrive at the final draft, which you send out to the actors. Times, Sunday Times What's something you wish you could have included in the final draft that didn't make its way in? Christianity Today The final draft has clearly been drawn up by persons with no knowledge of or interest in earth science. Times, Sunday Times Was there anything fun or interesting that didn't make the final draft? Smithsonian Self wrote an initial draft that remained close to the source material and retained most of its dialogue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Traditionally, a manuscript changes between the initial draft and final publication. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 From that initial draft, he made approximately 100 revisions over the course of a year, requesting input from friends and family. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This initial draft had not been subject to peer review or review by multiple organisations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Playoff teams will not pick before a non playoff team when determining the initial draft order. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was recruited in unorthodox fashion while registering for the military draft. Times, Sunday Times They must have served lengthy prison sentences and have dodged the military draft and are not allowed to marry or live in opulent surroundings. Times, Sunday Times He first consulted a psychiatrist in 1960 - to evade the military draft, he admitted. Times, Sunday Times During the summers between 1910 and 1916 he served his military draft duty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The military draft and tax levied on the local populace were waived for a year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If the notion of multiple drafts of a diary sounds contradictory, that's precisely the point. The Times Literary Supplement Practice, practice, practice what to say-and when writing, pen multiple drafts until the message fits four criteria: clear, concise, complete, and compelling. Christianity Today However, some of its sentences are long and contain multiple clauses, leading to speculation that it had been through multiple drafts. Times, Sunday Times Yet without these sustained projects students do not get enough opportunities to develop independent learning and writing over multiple drafts. Times, Sunday Times Multiple drafts of the budget may be required to whittle down costs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But the original draft removed the role of company secretaries entirely. Times, Sunday Times They don't understand how the military responds to politicians and it was that ignorance which led them to make mistakes in the original draft. Times, Sunday Times There was nothing especially objectionable in the original draft but nothing immensely inspiring either. Times, Sunday Times One by one, the other full member nations have been persuaded of the proposals, by dint of minor concessions to the original draft. Times, Sunday Times He felt that the original draft had too much of my voice in it, and not enough of his. Times, Sunday Times A meeting that was supposed to prepare a draft agreement for a summit that evening ended with none. Times, Sunday Times Ministers are preparing a draft air-quality plan. Times, Sunday Times They work together to assess the evidence for the guideline topic (e.g. clinical trials of competing products) before preparing a draft guideline. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Contacting a local museum for guidelines, she prepared a draft of a gift agreement which would legalize the acquisition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The board prepares the draft appropriations bill along with budget estimates for each state agency. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The regulators will next review the draft offer documentation, which will take several weeks. Times, Sunday Times Experts are reviewing the draft, the commission said. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He then consulted with the others on the committee, who reviewed the draft and made extensive changes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Porter acquired eight new shallow draft schooners, five large barges, a steam powered riverboat and a storeship schooner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The boats were shallow draft, three and a half to five inches empty and twenty-eight inches loaded. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The schooner was about 33 feet long on the keel and of shallow draft. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The simplicity of these vessels and their shallow draft made them indispensable to pioneer communities that were otherwise virtually cut off from the outside world. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their shallow draft made them unstable and their short hulls tended to bury the bow when operating in a head sea. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We submitted a draft document to the government, outlining our ideas and proposals, and it has asked us to submit a more detailed report. Times, Sunday Times It has already submitted a draft report to cabinet. ST After submitting a draft report critical of the agency's leadership and organization, he was fired and given three days to vacate his accommodations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She submitted the draft to a publisher in 1985, but was told it was too much like an academic paper, and that she should try her hand at writing fiction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the authors hoped that by submitting the draft to the publishing houses the people who read it may make copies and the novel might find its reader through samizdat. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Superstars affected by the televised draft were exempt from the supplemental draft. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The supplemental draft, like the previous year, was conducted randomly, with each brand receiving random draft selections. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This supplemental draft was notable for the number of teams which passed in the second and third rounds. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For each player selected in the supplemental draft, the team forfeits its pick in that round in the draft of the following season. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I would emerge with a mandate to write a draft, to be presented at a second meeting a week or so later. Times, Sunday Times At this meeting, a committee was chosen to write a draft constitution and canons. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Finally, the probation officer must write a draft of the report for disclosure to the defendant and the attorneys. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He rarely outlined a script, preferring to finish a story in his head, and then write the draft. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She even writes his draft speeches on his behalf. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 草稿, 起草 Japanese: 下書き, 起草する |
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