/drɔ: ||; drɔ/verb (
past tense drew /dru:
||; dru/
past participle drawn /drɔ:n
||; drɔn/)
1 [I,T] to do a picture or diagram of sth with a pencil, pen, etc but not paint 画；勾画 · Shall I draw you a map of how to get there? 我要不要给你画一张怎么去的地图？I'm good at painting but I can't draw. 我善于彩色画，但不会勾画。
2 [I] to move in the direction mentioned 向某方向移动: The train drew into the station 火车驶进车站。I became more anxious as my exams drew nearer. 随着考试渐渐临近，我感到越来越紧张。
3 [T] to pull sth/sb into a new position or in the direction mentioned 把…拉到一个新位置或方向: She drew the letter out of her pocket and handed it to me. 她从口袋里掏出那封信，交给了我。to draw (= open or close) the curtains 拉开╱拉上窗帘He drew me by the hand into the room. 他拉着我的手，把我领进房间。
4 [T] draw sth (from sth) to learn or decide sth as a result of study, research or experience （从学习、研究、经验中）获得，汲取: Can we draw any conclusionsfrom this survey? 我们从这个调查里可以得出什么结论吗？There are important lessons to be drawn from this tragedy. 从这场悲剧中可以汲取重要的教训。
5 [T] draw sth (from sb/sth) to get or take sth from sb/sth 取得: He draws the inspiration for his stories from his family. 他从自己的家人那里获得写小说的灵感。
6 [T] draw sth (from sb);draw sb (to sb/sth) to make sb react to or be interested in sb/sth 引起反应；使感兴趣: The advertisement has drawn criticism from people all over the country. 这个广告引起了全国各地人们的批评。The musicians drew quite a large crowd. 那些乐手吸引了一大群听众。
7 [I,T] to finish a game, competition, etc with equal scores so that neither person or team wins 打成平局；不分胜负: The two teams drew. 两队打了个平手。The match was drawn. 这场比赛不分胜负。
bring sth/come/draw to an end→
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draw (sb's) attention to sth to make sb notice sth 使某人注意某事:
The article draws attention to the problem of homelessness. 这篇文章唤起人们关注无家可归的人的问题。 draw a blank to get no result or response 无结果；无回音:
Detectives investigating the case have drawn a blank so far. 调查这宗案件的侦探们至今仍毫无头绪。 draw a distinction between sth and sth to show how two things are different 指出两事物之间的不同之处
draw the line at sth to say ‘no’ to sth even though you are happy to help in other ways 虽然愿意帮忙，但拒绝做某事:
I do most of the cooking but I draw the line at washing up as well! 饭大都是我烧的，可是再要我洗碗，那我可不干！ draw lots to decide sth by chance 抽签:
They drew lots to see who should stay behind. 他们抽签决定谁留下。 draw in to get dark earlier as winter arrives （白昼）渐短:
The days/nights are drawing in. 白昼╱黑夜渐短。 draw out (used about days) to get longer in the spring （指白昼）渐长
draw sth out to take money out of a bank account 提取存款:
How much money do I need to draw out? 我要从银行提多少钱？ draw up (used about a car, etc) to drive up and stop in front of or near sth （指汽车等）开到某物的前面或旁边停下:
A police car drew up outside the building. 一辆警车开到大厦外面停下。 draw sth up to prepare and write a document, list, etc 拟订文件、清单等:
Our solicitor is going to draw up the contract. 我方律师即将拟订合同。