drain something ↔ off phrasal verbphr v EMPTYto make water or a liquid flow off something, leaving it dry 使流走，使变干 After cooking the meat, drain off the excess fat. 肉煮好以后把多余的油沥干。
drain off• To peel, cover with boiling water, let stand 2 to 3 minutes, then drain and slip off outer skin.
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