draining

• Qualifie ce qui provoque une perte progressive d'énergie, de ressources ou de forces, souvent de manière épuisante ou éprouvante.

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.

   épuisant

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

   Synonymesarduousdebilitatingenervatingexhaustingfatiguinggruelingtaxingtiringwearingwearying

   Antonymesenergizinginvigoratingrefreshingstimulating

2. Depleting resourcesB2formal

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

   épuisant les ressources

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

   Synonymesburdensomeconsumingcostlyexhaustingtaxing

   Antonymesprofitablerefillingrewarding

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de retirer un liquide de quelque chose, de vider ou d'assécher un contenu, ou encore de faire écouler progressivement un fluide. Il peut aussi signifier épuiser ou épuiser des ressources.

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.

   drainer (faire s'écouler un liquide)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdischargedraw offemptyevacuatesiphontap

   Antonymesfillfloodinundatesaturatesoak

2. Exhaust energy or resourcesB1formal

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

   Épuiser (énergie ou ressources)

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

   Synonymesbleedconsumedepleteemptyexhaustsaptaxuse up

   Antonymesenergizeinvigoraterefreshreplenishstrengthen

3. Drink completelyA2informal

   To drink all the liquid from a container.

   boire jusqu'à la dernière goutte

   • 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.

   Synonymeschugdowndrink upemptyfinishgulppolish offquaff