draining

• Beschreibt etwas, das allmählich Energie, Ressourcen oder Kräfte raubt.

Describes something that causes a gradual loss of energy, resources, or strength.

1. Exhausting or tiringB2informal

   Causing a loss of energy or strength; very tiring.

   Erschöpfend

   • The long hike was absolutely draining.
   • Working two jobs can be emotionally draining.
   • Dealing with constant complaints is mentally draining.

   Synonymearduousdebilitatingenervatingexhaustingfatiguinggruelingtaxingtiringwearingwearying

   Antonymeenergizinginvigoratingrefreshingstimulating

2. Depleting resourcesB2formal

   Causing a gradual loss of resources, such as money, time, or supplies.

   Erschöpfend

   • The project is draining the company's budget.
   • Constant repairs are draining his savings.
   • The drought is draining the reservoir quickly.

   Synonymeburdensomeconsumingcostlyexhaustingtaxing

   Antonymeprofitablerefillingrewarding

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Entfernen von Flüssigkeit aus etwas oder das Leeren bzw. Trockenlegen von etwas durch Entzug des Inhalts zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing liquid from something, or causing something to become empty or dry by removing its contents.

1. Remove liquidA2formal

   To cause liquid to flow away from something; to empty or make dry.

   Ablassen

   • She drained the pasta in a colander.
   • The plumber drained the water from the pipe.
   • He drained the oil from the engine before replacing the filter.

   Synonymedischargedraw offemptyevacuatesiphontap

   Antonymefillfloodinundatesaturatesoak

2. Exhaust energy or resourcesB1formal

   To use up or deplete someone's energy, strength, or resources.

   Erschöpfen

   • The long work hours drained him completely.
   • The project drained the company's financial reserves.
   • Constant worry can drain your emotional energy.

   Synonymebleedconsumedepleteemptyexhaustsaptaxuse up

   Antonymeenergizeinvigoraterefreshreplenishstrengthen

3. Drink completelyA2informal

   To drink all the liquid from a container.

   Bis zum letzten Tropfen austrinken

   • He drained his glass of water in one gulp.
   • She drained the bottle of juice quickly.
   • They drained their cups and asked for more tea.

   Synonymechugdowndrink upemptyfinishgulppolish offquaff