drain

• Существительное, обозначающее трубу, канал или отверстие, через которое отводится жидкость или отходы, или устройство, используемое для этой цели.

A noun referring to a pipe, channel, or opening through which liquid or waste is carried away, or a device used for this purpose.

1. Pipe or channel for waste waterA2formal

   A pipe or channel that carries away dirty water or other liquid waste.

   Слив

   • The kitchen drain is clogged with food scraps.
   • Water flows through the drain into the sewer system.
   • He poured the cleaning solution down the drain.

   Synonymsconduitculvertdrainpipeductgutteroutletsewerwaste pipe

2. Cause of exhaustionB2informal

   Something that consumes a lot of energy, money, or resources.

   Истощение

   • The project was a huge drain on the company's budget.
   • Caring for her sick mother was an emotional drain.
   • The constant repairs are a drain on his savings.

   Synonymsburdendragstraintax

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по удалению жидкости из чего-либо или опустошения/осушения чего-либо путём извлечения содержимого.

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.

   Слить

   • 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.

   Synonymsdischargedraw offemptyevacuatesiphontap

   Antonymsfillfloodinundatesaturatesoak

2. Exhaust energy or resourcesB1formal

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

   Истощать

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

   Synonymsbleedconsumedepleteemptyexhaustsaptaxuse up

   Antonymsenergizeinvigoraterefreshreplenishstrengthen

3. Drink completelyA2informal

   To drink all the liquid from a container.

   Выпить до дна

   • 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.

   Synonymschugdowndrink upemptyfinishgulppolish offquaff