draining

• 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。

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.

   令人精疲力竭的

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

   同义词arduousdebilitatingenervatingexhaustingfatiguinggruelingtaxingtiringwearingwearying

   反义词energizinginvigoratingrefreshingstimulating

2. Depleting resourcesB2formal

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

   消耗性的

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

   同义词burdensomeconsumingcostlyexhaustingtaxing

   反义词profitablerefillingrewarding

• 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。

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.

   排干

   • 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.

   同义词dischargedraw offemptyevacuatesiphontap

   反义词fillfloodinundatesaturatesoak

2. Exhaust energy or resourcesB1formal

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

   耗尽

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

   同义词bleedconsumedepleteemptyexhaustsaptaxuse up

   反义词energizeinvigoraterefreshreplenishstrengthen

3. Drink completelyA2informal

   To drink all the liquid from a container.

   喝光

   • 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.

   同义词chugdowndrink upemptyfinishgulppolish offquaff