draining

Describes something that causes a gradual loss of energy, resources, or strength.

ruОписывает то, что вызывает постепенную потерю энергии, ресурсов или сил.esDescribe algo que causa una pérdida gradual de energía, recursos o fuerzas, resultando agotador o agobiante.frQualifie ce qui provoque une perte progressive d'énergie, de ressources ou de forces, souvent de manière épuisante ou éprouvante.deBeschreibt etwas, das allmählich Energie, Ressourcen oder Kräfte raubt.ptDescreve algo que causa perda gradual de energia, recursos ou forças, deixando a pessoa exausta ou sem vigor.zh形容某事物使人逐渐消耗精力、体力或资源，令人感到疲惫不堪。arيصف ما يسبب فقدانًا تدريجيًا للطاقة أو الموارد أو القوى، وما يستهلك الجهد ويؤدي إلى الإنهاك والتعب.

1. Exhausting or tiring B2 informal

   Causing a loss of energy or strength; very tiring.

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

   ruИзнурительныйesagotadorfrépuisantdeErschöpfendptExaustivozh令人精疲力竭的arمُنهِك

   同义词: arduousdebilitatingenervatingexhaustingfatiguinggruelingtaxingtiringwearingwearying

   反义词: energizinginvigoratingrefreshingstimulating

2. Depleting resources B2 formal

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

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

   ruИстощающийesagotador de recursosfrépuisant les ressourcesdeErschöpfendptDesgastantezh消耗性的arمُسْتَنْزِف

   同义词: burdensomeconsumingcostlyexhaustingtaxing

   反义词: profitablerefillingrewarding

• more draining comparative form
• most draining superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of removing liquid from something, or causing something to become empty or dry by removing its contents.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по удалению жидкости из чего-либо или опустошения/осушения чего-либо путём извлечения содержимого.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de extraer un líquido de algo, o de vaciar o secar algo quitando su contenido.frVerbe 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.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Entfernen von Flüssigkeit aus etwas oder das Leeren bzw. Trockenlegen von etwas durch Entzug des Inhalts zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de remover líquido de algo ou esvaziar/secar algo retirando seu conteúdo.zh动词，表示把液体从某物中排出或去除，也指使某物空掉、排空或变干。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إزالة السائل من شيء ما أو إفراغه وتجفيفه بسحب محتواه.

1. Remove liquid A2 formal

   To cause liquid to flow away from something; to empty or make dry.

   • 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.

   ruСлитьesDrenar, vaciar líquidofrdrainer (faire s'écouler un liquide)deAblassenptDrenarzh排干arتصريف السائل

   同义词: dischargedraw offemptyevacuatesiphontap

   反义词: fillfloodinundatesaturatesoak

2. Exhaust energy or resources B1 formal

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

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

   ruИстощатьesAgotar energía o recursosfrÉpuiser (énergie ou ressources)deErschöpfenptEsgotarzh耗尽arاستنزاف الطاقة أو الموارد

   同义词: bleedconsumedepleteemptyexhaustsaptaxuse up

   反义词: energizeinvigoraterefreshreplenishstrengthen

3. Drink completely A2 informal

   To drink all the liquid from a container.

   • 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.

   ruВыпить до днаesbeber hasta vaciarfrboire jusqu'à la dernière gouttedeBis zum letzten Tropfen austrinkenptBeber até o fimzh喝光arشرب حتى آخر قطرة

   同义词: chugdowndrink upemptyfinishgulppolish offquaff

• drained past participle
• drained past simple
• draining present participle
• drains third person singular