| 释义 |
drain²n 1. [c] a pipe or hole that waste liquids go down to be carried away 排水管，下水道，阴沟 2. a drain on sth something that uses too much time, money, or strength 大量耗费…的事:◇paying for her course has been a real drain on her savings. 她的课程费用使她的存款大幅度减少。 3. down the drain informal wasted or not having any result 【非正式】 白白浪费掉，化为乌有:◇he's failed his driving test again! all that money down the drain! 他又没通过驾驶考试！ 钱都给浪费了！ |