A first or early version of something written.
I wrote a draft of my essay before making the final copy.
我在完成最终版本之前先写了论文的草稿。
A written order for a bank to pay money.
He paid with a bank draft for the purchase.
他用银行汇票支付了购买款项。
The system of requiring people to join the military.
The draft required young men to serve in the army.
征兵制要求年轻男子在军队服役。
The process of selecting players for sports teams.
The team picked a new player in the first round of the draft.
球队在选秀第一轮挑选了一名新球员。
A current of cool air moving through a space.
Close the window to stop the draft from coming in.
关上窗户防止冷风吹进来。
A drink of liquid, or the amount swallowed at one time.
He took a long draft of water after his run.
跑步后他喝了一大口水。
Liquid medicine.
The doctor gave her a sleeping draft to help her rest.
医生给了她一剂安眠药水帮助她休息。
To write a first version of something.
She will draft a letter to send to the company.
她将起草一封寄给公司的信。
To select people for a special job or duty.
They will draft extra workers to help with the project.
他们将抽调额外的工作人员来协助这个项目。
To require someone to join the military.
During the war, the government drafted many young men.
战争期间,政府征召了许多年轻男子。
Served from a large container, not a bottle.
He ordered a cold draft beer at the bar.
他在酒吧点了一杯冰镇生啤。
Used for pulling heavy things.
The farmer uses a draft horse to plow the fields.
农民用役马来犁地。