A first or early version of something written.
I wrote a draft of my essay before making the final copy.
最終版を作成する前に、論文の草稿を書きました。
A written order for a bank to pay money.
He paid with a bank draft for the purchase.
彼は購入代金を銀行手形で支払いました。
The system of requiring people to join the military.
The draft required young men to serve in the army.
徴兵制度は若い男性に軍隊での服務を義務付けました。
The process of selecting players for sports teams.
The team picked a new player in the first round of the draft.
チームはドラフトの1巡目で新しい選手を選びました。
A current of cool air moving through a space.
Close the window to stop the draft from coming in.
隙間風が入ってくるのを防ぐために窓を閉めてください。
A drink of liquid, or the amount swallowed at one time.
He took a long draft of water after his run.
走った後、彼は水を一気に飲みました。
Liquid medicine.
The doctor gave her a sleeping draft to help her rest.
医師は彼女に休息をとれるように睡眠薬を処方しました。
To write a first version of something.
She will draft a letter to send to the company.
彼女は会社に送る手紙の草稿を作成します。
To select people for a special job or duty.
They will draft extra workers to help with the project.
彼らはプロジェクトを支援するために追加の作業員を選抜します。
To require someone to join the military.
During the war, the government drafted many young men.
戦時中、政府は多くの若い男性を徴兵しました。
Served from a large container, not a bottle.
He ordered a cold draft beer at the bar.
彼はバーで冷たい生ビールを注文しました。
Used for pulling heavy things.
The farmer uses a draft horse to plow the fields.
農家は農耕馬を使って畑を耕します。