LEARNit Dictionary

drain

verb
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1
C1+
to make something empty or dry by removing the liquid from it; to become empty or dry in this way
زه کش کردن, زهکشی کردن, خالی کردن
2
C1+
to make liquid flow away from something; to flow away
تخلیه کردن, زهکشی کردن, زه‌کشیدن
Then the water drains out, leaving a film of wet mud.
The surgeon drains out any excess fluid.
The blood drains out of the body.
(figurative)I felt the courage draining out of me.
(figurative)The country's coal reserves are being drained away.
3
C1+
to empty a cup or glass by drinking everything in it
سر کشیدن, نوشیدن تا جرعه آخر
In one gulp, he drained the glass.
She quickly drained the last of her drink.
4
C1+
to make somebody/something weaker, poorer, etc. by using up their/its strength, money, etc.
ضعیف کردن, تحلیل بردن, کاهش دادن, فرسوده کردن
The experience left her emotionally drained.
His voice was utterly drained of emotion.
noun
1
a pipe that carries away dirty water or other liquid waste
زهکش, لوله فاضلاب
2
a frame of metal bars over the opening to a drain in the ground
سرپوش فاضلاب, صفحه فاضلاب, گرف (درپوش) فاضلاب, صفحه مشبک
3
a hole in a bath, sink, etc. where the water flows away and into which a plug fits
زهکش, چاهک
4
a thing that uses a lot of the time, money, etc. that could be used for something else
هدررفت, منبع اتلاف
Military spending is a huge drain on the country's resources.
5
the fact of resources, people, etc. being lost or wasted
هدررفت, اتلاف
the drain of talented staff to the United States
see also brain drain