drilled

• Bezeichnet etwas, das durch Bohren ein Loch erhalten hat; im übertragenen Sinn auch für eine Person, die durch ständige Wiederholung geschult oder abgerichtet wurde.

Describes something that has been made by drilling a hole; also used figuratively to describe a person who has been trained through repetitive instruction.

1. Trained through repetitionB2formal

   Having been taught or trained by repeated practice or instruction.

   Eingeschult

   • The soldiers were well-drilled in combat maneuvers.
   • The team is drilled in emergency response procedures.
   • She is drilled in the proper technique for the experiment.

   Synonymeconditioneddisciplinedpracticedtrained

   Antonymegreeninexperiencedunschooleduntaughtuntrained

2. Having a hole madeB1formal

   Describing a material or object that has had a hole created in it using a drill.

   gebohrt

   • The drilled holes were perfectly aligned.
   • The metal plate had several drilled openings for screws.
   • The drilled surface was smooth and clean.

   Synonymeboredperforatedpiercedpunctured

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Erzeugen eines Lochs in etwas mit einem Werkzeug zu bezeichnen oder um jemanden durch wiederholte Übungen auszubilden.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a hole in something using a tool, or to train someone through repetitive exercises.

1. A2formal

   To make a hole in something using a tool or machine.

   ein Loch bohren

   • He drilled a hole in the wall to hang the picture.
   • The workers drilled into the concrete floor.
   • She drilled through the metal plate with ease.

   Synonymeboreperforatepiercepunctureream

2. Train or practiceB1formal

   To train someone by repeating instructions or exercises.

   Trainieren

   • The coach drilled the team on their passing skills.
   • The teacher drilled the students on multiplication tables.
   • Soldiers drill every morning to stay prepared.

   Synonymecoachdisciplineexercisehabituateinculcateinstructpracticerehearseschooltrain

3. Search for resourcesB2formal

   To explore for oil, gas, or water by boring into the ground.

   Bohren nach Ressourcen

   • The company plans to drill for oil in the Arctic.
   • They drilled a well to access groundwater.
   • Geologists are drilling to test the soil composition.

   Synonymeboreexploreprospect

Phrasal-Variantendrill in