to remove liquid from something, making it empty or dry
We need to drain the water from the pool to clean it.
수영장을 청소하려면 물을 빼내야 합니다.
to let liquid flow out of something
The color drained from his face when he heard the bad news.
그가 나쁜 소식을 들었을 때 얼굴에 핏기가 사라졌다.
to drink all the liquid in a cup or glass
He drained his coffee quickly before leaving.
그는 떠나기 전에 커피를 빨리 다 마셨다.
to use up someone's energy, money, or resources
The long meeting drained my energy completely.
긴 회의가 제 에너지를 완전히 소모시켰습니다.
a pipe that carries away dirty water or waste
The kitchen drain was clogged with food scraps.
주방 배수관이 음식 찌꺼기로 막혔습니다.
a metal cover over a drain opening
The drain in the street was covered with a heavy grate.
길거리의 배수구는 무거운 쇠창살로 덮여 있었다.
the hole where water flows out in a sink or bathtub
Water goes down the drain when you pull the plug.
마개를 빼면 물이 배수구로 흘러내려갑니다.
something that uses a lot of time, money, or resources
The expensive project became a drain on the company's budget.
비싼 프로젝트가 회사 예산의 부담이 되었습니다.
the loss or waste of resources or people
The brain drain of skilled workers to other countries is a problem.
숙련된 노동자들이 다른 나라로 유출되는 두뇌 유출은 문제입니다.