drag

A noun referring to the act of pulling something with force or effort, or a thing that is tedious or slows progress.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по притягиванию чего-либо с силой или усилием, или нечто утомительное, замедляющее прогресс.esSustantivo que designa la acción de arrastrar algo con esfuerzo o fuerza, o algo tedioso que retrasa el progreso o resulta una carga.frNom désignant l'action de tirer quelque chose avec force ou effort, ou quelque chose de fatiguant ou qui ralentit la progression.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung des Ziehens oder Schleppens von etwas mit Kraft oder Anstrengung bezeichnet, oder etwas, das mühsam ist und den Fortschritt aufhält.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de puxar algo com força ou esforço, muitas vezes arrastando pelo chão, ou algo entediante e cansativo que atrasa o progresso.zh名词，指用力拖拉某物的动作，也指拖累或令人厌烦、阻碍进展的事物。arاسم يدل على فعل سحب شيء بقوة أو بجهد، أو على شيء مرهق يبطئ التقدم ويُثقل.

1. Resistance force B2 formal

   The force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid (like air or water).

   • Aerodynamic design reduces drag on a car.
   • The parachute increases drag to slow the fall.
   • Engineers calculate drag to improve fuel efficiency.

   ruСила сопротивленияesResistencia aerodinámica o hidrodinámicafrTraînée aérodynamiquedeStrömungswiderstandptForça de arrastozh阻力arقوة السحب

   Sinónimos: resistanceretarding force

   Antónimos: liftpropulsionthrust

2. Boring thing B1 informal

   Something that is tedious, dull, or uninteresting.

   • The lecture was a real drag.
   • Waiting in line for hours is such a drag.
   • Cleaning the garage is always a drag.

   ruСкукаescosa aburridafrCorvée, ennuideLangweilige SacheptChaticezh乏味的事arأمر ممل

   Sinónimos: borechoredrudgerygrindslogyawn

3. Inhalation of smoke B2 informal

   An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.

   • He took a long drag from his cigarette.
   • She exhaled after a deep drag.
   • The old man took a drag and then spoke.

   ruЗатяжкаesCaladafrbouffée (de fumée)deZugptTragadazh抽一口arاستنشاق الدخان

   Sinónimos: drawhitpuffpulltoke

4. Cross-dressing performance B2 informal

   A style of entertainment involving wearing clothing typically associated with the opposite gender, often exaggerated for performance.

   • The show featured performers in drag.
   • She went to a drag show last weekend.
   • Drag queens are known for their elaborate costumes.

   ruДрэгesArte dragfrDrag (spectacle de travestissement)deDragptDragzh变装表演arدراغ

• drags plural form
• drags' possessive plural form
• drag's possessive singular form

verbo irregular

A verb used to indicate the act of pulling something with force or effort, often along a surface, or to cause someone to move reluctantly.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по перемещению чего-либо с усилием, часто по поверхности, или принуждению кого-либо двигаться неохотно.esVerbo que indica arrastrar algo con esfuerzo, a menudo por una superficie, o hacer que alguien se mueva de mala gana; también puede referirse a arrastrar un elemento en una interfaz gráfica.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de déplacer quelque chose avec effort, souvent sur une surface, ou de forcer quelqu'un à avancer à contrecœur.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas mit Kraft über eine Oberfläche zu ziehen oder zu schleifen, oder jemanden widerwillig mitzuziehen bzw. zu zwingen, sich zu bewegen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de puxar ou mover algo com esforço, muitas vezes arrastando pela superfície, ou forçar alguém a se mover ou fazer algo de má vontade.zh表示用力移动某物，通常沿表面拖动，或迫使某人勉强移动的动词。arفعل يدل على سحب شيء ما بقوة، غالبًا على سطح، أو إجبار شخص على التحرك على غير رغبة منه.

1. Pull with force A2 formal

   To pull something or someone along with effort, usually across a surface.

   • She dragged the heavy suitcase across the floor.
   • He dragged the chair closer to the table.
   • The horse dragged the cart up the hill.

   ruТащитьesArrastrar con fuerzafrTraînerdeZiehen mit KraftptArrastarzh拖arسحب بقوة

   Sinónimos: drawhaulheavelugpulltowtug

   Antónimos: propelpush

2. Move slowly or reluctantly B1 informal

   To move or proceed slowly, often due to reluctance or difficulty.

   • The meeting dragged on for hours.
   • He dragged himself out of bed this morning.
   • The movie dragged in the middle.

   ruТянутьсяesarrastrarse / avanzar lentamentefrSe traînerdeSich schleppenptArrastar-sezh拖沓arالتقدّم ببطء

   Sinónimos: crawlcreepdawdlelaglingerloiterplodshuffletrailtrudge

   Antónimos: dashhurryrushspeed

3. Involve unwillingly B1 informal

   To force someone to participate in something they don't want to do.

   • She dragged her friend to the party.
   • I don't want to drag you into this argument.
   • He was dragged into the project against his will.

   ruВтягиватьesarrastrar (involuntariamente)frEntraîner (quelqu'un) contre son grédeHineinziehenptEnvolver à forçazh拖累参与arيجر إلى شيء

   Sinónimos: coercecompelconscriptdraftforcepressrope insuck in

• dragged past participle
• dragged past simple
• dragging present participle
• drags third person singular

Variantes phrasal: drag downdrag indrag ondrag outdrag up