| 单词 | draught |
| 释义 | draught (drɑːft , dræft ) Word forms: draughts regional note: in AM, use draft 1. countable noun A draught is a current of air that comes into a place in an undesirable way. [British] Block draughts around doors and windows. On a cold day there can be quite a draught from the letterbox. Synonyms: breeze, current, wind, movement 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Draught beer is beer which is kept in barrels rather than bottles. Draught beer is available too. on draught phrase Beer that is on draught is kept in and served from a barrel rather than a bottle. They drink bitter on draught in the local bar. 3. countable noun [with supplement, oft NOUN of noun] A draught of liquid is a large amount that you swallow. He took a draught of beer. Having added more fruit juice on top, drink it down in one draught. Synonyms: drink, swallow, slug, mouthful 4. countable noun A draught is one of the round pieces which are used in the game of draughts. [British] regional note: in AM, use checker5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A draught animal is one which pulls heavy loads, for example on a farm. ...an Irish draught mare. 6. countable noun [usually supplement NOUN] A draught is a medicine in the form of a liquid which you drink. [old-fashioned] One of the night-duty nuns gave her a sleeping draught. Translations: Chinese: 穿堂风 Japanese: 隙間風 |
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