draft

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. a cold current of air that comes into a room or vehicle.

n. a current of cool air in a confined space, typically caused by a lack of insulation or an open window.

日本語:風※

“Can you close the window? There is a cold draft in here.”

“The old Victorian house was notorious for its drafts, which made the living room nearly impossible to heat during the winter months.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Politics American English

n. a system where the government forces people to join the military.

n. compulsory recruitment for military service, often determined by a lottery or specific selection criteria.

日本語:徴兵※

“During the war, many young men were called up by the draft.”

“The government faced widespread protests after announcing the reinstatement of the draft to bolster the standing army.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports American English

n. a system where professional teams take turns choosing new players.

n. a process in professional sports where teams select players from a pool of eligible candidates, typically from colleges or junior leagues.

“The young quarterback was the first pick in the annual draft.”

“The team's strategy for the upcoming draft focused on strengthening their defensive line with high-potential college graduates.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Nautical Technical

n. the depth of water a ship needs to stay afloat.

n. the vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the hull, determining the minimum depth of water required for navigation.

Español:calado

“The ship has a deep draft, so it cannot enter the shallow harbour.”

“The captain expressed concern that the vessel's draft was too great for the silted canal, risking a grounding at low tide.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

v. to write the first version of something.

v. to prepare a preliminary version of a text or plan, often involving the structuring of core arguments or data.

“She spent the afternoon drafting a letter to the city council.”

“The committee spent several weeks drafting the new policy, ensuring that every department's concerns were addressed in the final document.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to choose someone for a specific job or task, often when they did not volunteer.

v. to select or recruit an individual for a specific purpose, role, or duty, often in a formal or compulsory capacity.

Español:reclutar

“He was drafted into the committee because of his expertise in finance.”

“Despite his reluctance to enter politics, he was eventually drafted by the party to run for the vacant senate seat.”

B1 · Intermediate American English

adj. describing beer or other drinks served from a large container rather than a bottle.

adj. referring to beverages, particularly beer, drawn from a cask or keg through a tap system.

“The bar has several local draft beers for you to try.”

“The establishment prides itself on its selection of draft ales, which are maintained at a precise temperature to preserve their flavour profile.”

C2 · Proficiency Technical

adj. describing animals used for pulling heavy things like carts or ploughs.

adj. referring to animals, such as horses or oxen, bred and used for pulling heavy loads or agricultural machinery.

“Draft horses are much larger and stronger than racing horses.”

“The farm still employs draft animals for certain tasks where modern tractors would damage the delicate soil structure.”