drafting

• 指起草、拟订文件、计划或方案的过程；也指绘制图样或草图。

A noun referring to the process or act of preparing a preliminary version of a document, plan, or design, often involving careful writing or drawing.

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1. Writing processB2formal

   The act of writing a preliminary version of a text, document, or plan.

   起草

   • The drafting of the contract took several weeks.
   • She is in the drafting stage of her novel.
   • Good drafting requires careful attention to detail.

   同义词compositionformulationpenningwriting

2. B2formal

   The process of creating detailed technical drawings or plans for engineering, architecture, or design.

   制图

   • He studied architectural drafting at university.
   • The drafting of the building plans was completed yesterday.
   • Computer-aided drafting has replaced manual drafting in most offices.

   同义词blueprintingmechanical drawing

3. Sports selectionB2informalamerican

   The process of selecting players for a professional sports team.

   选秀

   • The team is preparing for the NFL draft.
   • He was the first pick in the drafting round.
   • The drafting process is crucial for building a strong team.

   同义词recruitmentselection

• 动词，指起草、拟定文件、计划或图纸的初稿；也指选拔、征召或抽调人员执行某项任务。

A verb meaning to prepare a preliminary version of a document, plan, or drawing, or to select and bring someone for a purpose.

1. Write a preliminary versionB1formal

   To write or create a preliminary version of a document, plan, or design.

   起草

   • She drafted a proposal for the new project.
   • He drafted a letter to the editor.
   • The team drafted a contract for the client.

   同义词composedraw upformulateoutlinepreparerough outsketchwrite

   反义词completepolish

2. Select for military serviceB2formalamerican

   To officially select someone for compulsory military service.

   征兵

   • He was drafted into the army during the war.
   • The government drafted young men to serve in the military.
   • Many citizens were drafted to fight in the conflict.

   同义词call upconscriptinductlevypress

3. Select for a sports teamB2informalamerican

   To choose a player for a professional sports team.

   选秀挑选球员

   • The team drafted a talented quarterback in the first round.
   • He was drafted by the Lakers in 2020.
   • The club drafted several promising young players.

   同义词choosepickrecruitselect