LEARNit Dictionary

draw

verb
A1
OPAL
1
A1
to make pictures, or a picture of something, with a pencil, pen or chalk (but not paint)
رسم کردن, کشیدن, طراحی کردن
2
B1
to describe something in words in a way that produces an image in somebody's mind
تصویر کشیدن, ترسیم کردن, توصیف کردن, تصویرسازی کردن, شرح دادن, به تصویر کشیدن
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption.
She writes lively stories with sharply drawn characters.
3
B2
to have a particular idea after you have studied something or thought about it
استنباط کردن, نتیجه‌گیری کردن, برداشت کردن
Is it possible to draw inferences about the environment during the Bronze Age?
What conclusions did you draw from the report?
We can draw some lessons for the future from this accident.
4
B2
to express a comparison or a contrast; to define the limits of something
مقایسه کردن, مرزبندی کردن
to draw a comparison/a parallel/an analogy/a distinction between two events
He attempted to draw a contrast between himself and the prime minister.
The site's boundaries were tightly drawn by the Department of the Environment.
5
B2
to produce a reaction or response
برانگیختن, ایجاد کردن, جلب کردن
The plan has drawn a lot of criticism.
The announcement drew loud applause from the audience.
The proposal has drawn interest from local businessmen.
The reforms drew widespread support from voters.
6
B2
to direct or attract somebody's attention to something
جلب کردن, معطوف کردن, توجه جلب کردن
Our aim is to draw attention to the plight of these children.
The exhibition drew great critical attention.
My eyes were drawn to the man in the corner.
Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.
7
to attract or interest somebody
جذب کردن, جلب کردن
The movie is drawing large audiences.
The events continue to draw huge crowds.
The course draws students from all over the country.
Her screams drew passers-by to the scene.
8
to move in the direction mentioned
حرکت کردن
The train drew into the station.
The train drew in.
The figures in the distance seemed to be drawing closer.
Their car drew alongside ours.
(figurative)Her retirement is drawing near.
(figurative)The meeting was drawing to a close.
9
to move something/somebody by pulling it or them gently
کشیدن, کشانیدن, به دنبال کشیدن
He drew the cork out of the bottle.
I drew my chair up closer to the fire.
She drew me onto the balcony.
I tried to draw him aside.
She sat with her legs drawn up on the sofa.
(figurative)The project enables students to draw together their knowledge, skills and experience.
10
to pull a vehicle such as a carriage
کشیدن, کشیدن وسیله نقلیه
The Queen's coach was drawn by six horses.
a horse-drawn carriage
11
to open or close curtains, etc.
باز و بسته کردن پرده, کنار کشیدن پرده
The blinds were drawn.
It was getting dark so I switched on the light and drew the curtains.
She drew back the curtains and let the sunlight in.
12
to take out a weapon, such as a gun or a sword, in order to attack somebody
بیرون کشیدن, سلاح کشیدن, شمشیر کشیدن, بیرون کشیدن شمشیر
She drew a revolver on me.
He came towards them with his sword drawn.
13
to make somebody say more about something
ترغیب کردن به گفتن, وادار کردن به صحبت کردن
Spielberg refused to be drawn on his next movie.
14
to decide something by picking cards, tickets or numbers by chance
قرعه کشیدن, بخت‌آزمایی کردن, انتخاب کردن (به‌صورت تصادفی), قرعه‌کشی کردن, انتخاب از طریق شانس, گزینش اتفاقی
We drew for partners.
He drew the winning ticket.
Names were drawn from a hat for the last few places.
Italy has been drawn against Spain in the first round.
Italy has been drawn to play Spain.
see also draw/cast lots (for something/to do something)
15
to finish a game without either team winning
مساوی شدن, مساوی کردن, بی‌برنده ماندن, تساوی کردن, بی‌برنده تمام شدن
England and France drew.
England and France drew 3–3.
England drew with/against France.
England drew their game against France.
16
to take money or payments from a bank account or post office
برداشت کردن, برداشتن پول, دریافت پول
I drew out £200.
Can I draw $80 out of my account?
She went to the post office to draw her pension.
The cheque was drawn on his personal account.
synonym withdraw
17
to take or pull liquid or gas from somewhere
کشیدن, مکش کردن, جذب کردن
to draw water from a well
The device draws gas along the pipe.
18
to breathe in smoke or air
دم کشیدن, استنشاق کردن, درون کشیدن
He drew thoughtfully on his pipe.
She breathed deeply, drawing in the fresh mountain air.
noun
1
the act of choosing something, for example the winner of a prize or the teams who play each other in a competition, usually by taking pieces of paper, etc. out of a container without being able to see what is written on them
قرعه‌کشی, قرعه‌گیری
2
a competition in which the winners are chosen in a draw
قرعه‌کشی, انتخاب شانسی, انتخاب با قرعه
a prize draw
compare lottery
3
a game in which both teams or players finish with the same number of points
تساوی, هم‌امتیازی, نتیجه برابر, برابری امتیازات
The match ended in a two-all draw.
He managed to hold Smith to a draw .
They could only manage a goalless draw at Upton Park.
compare tie
4
a sports match for which the teams or players are chosen in a draw
قرعه‌کشی, قرعه
Liverpool have an away draw against Manchester United.
5
a set of matches for which the teams or players are chosen in a draw
قرعه‌کشی
There are only two seeded players left in the top half of the draw.
6
a person, a thing or an event that attracts a lot of people
جاذبه, مورد جذاب, اتفاق جذاب, کشش
She is currently one of the biggest draws on the Irish music scene.
synonym attraction
7
an act of breathing in the smoke from a cigarette
کام گرفتن, پکش
She took one last draw from the cigarette.
synonym drag