draw

verb

OPAL S

/drɔː/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they draw	/drɔː/ /drɔː/
he / she / it draws	/drɔːz/ /drɔːz/
past simple drew	/druː/ /druː/
past participle drawn	/drɔːn/ /drɔːn/
-ing form drawing	/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/ /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

Idioms Phrasal Verbs

make pictures

[intransitive, transitive] to make pictures, or a picture of something, with a pencil, pen or chalk (but not paint)（用铅笔、钢笔或粉笔）画，描绘，描画

You draw beautifully.你的画画得真好。
draw something to draw a picture/map/diagram画画；绘制地图；绘制图表
She drew a house.她画了一栋房屋。
a crudely drawn child's face一张画得很粗糙的孩子的脸
draw something with something He drew a circle in the sand with a stick.他用枝条在沙地上画了一个圆。

Collocations Fine artsFine artsCreating art

make a work of art/a drawing/a sketch/a sculpture/a statue/engravings/etchings/prints
do an oil painting/a self-portrait/a line drawing/a rough sketch
create a work of art/an artwork/paintings and sculptures
produce paintings/portraits/oil sketches/his most celebrated work/a series of prints
paint a picture/landscape/portrait/mural/in oils/in watercolours/(US English) in watercolors/on canvas
draw a picture/a portrait/a cartoon/a sketch/a line/a figure/the human form/in charcoal/in ink
sketch a preliminary drawing/a figure/a shape
carve a figure/an image/a sculpture/an altarpiece/reliefs/a block of wood
sculpt a portrait bust/a statue/an abstract figure
etch a line/a pattern/a design/a name into the glass
mix colours/(US English) colors/pigments/paints
add/apply thin/thick layers of paint/colour/(US English) color/pigment
use oil pastels/charcoal/acrylic paint/a can of spray paint
work in bronze/ceramics/stone/oils/pastels/watercolour/a wide variety of media

Describing art

paint/depict a female figure/a biblical scene/a pastoral landscape/a domestic interior
depict/illustrate a traditional/mythological/historical/religious theme
create an abstract composition/a richly textured surface/a distorted perspective
paint dark/rich/skin/flesh tones
use broad brush strokes/loose brushwork/vibrant colours/a limited palette/simple geometric forms
develop/adopt/paint in a stylized manner/an abstract style

Showing and selling art

commission an altarpiece/a bronze bust of somebody/a portrait/a religious work/an artist to paint something
frame a painting/portrait
hang art/a picture/a painting
display/exhibit modern art/somebody’s work/a collection/original artwork/drawings/sculptures/a piece/a painting
be displayed/hung in a gallery/museum
install/place a sculpture in/at/on something
erect/unveil a bronze/marble/life-size statue
hold/host/mount/open/curate/see an exhibition (especially British English)/(North American English usually) an exhibit
be/go on (British English) exhibition/(North American English) exhibit
feature/promote/showcase a conceptual artist/contemporary works
collect African art/modern British paintings/Japanese prints
restore/preserve a fresco/great works of art

Topics Arta1

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

accurately
beautifully
carefully
…

describe in words

[transitive] draw something to describe something in words in a way that produces an image in somebody's mind（用语言）描绘，描述

The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption.这份报告描绘了一幅办事效率低下和贪污腐化的可怕景象。
She writes lively stories with sharply drawn characters.她的作品故事生动，人物刻画鲜明。

conclusion

[transitive] to have a particular idea after you have studied something or thought about it获取；得出；推断出

draw something Is it possible to draw inferences about the environment during the Bronze Age?是否可以推断青铜时代的环境？
draw something from something What conclusions did you draw from the report?你从这个报告中得出了什么结论？
We can draw some lessons for the future from this accident.我们可以从这起事故中为今后吸取教训。

comparison/limits

[transitive] draw something to express a comparison or a contrast; to define the limits of something作（比较或对比）；界定（范围）

to draw a comparison/a parallel/an analogy/a distinction between two events比较／对比两件事
He attempted to draw a contrast between himself and the prime minister.他试图拿自己和首相作比较。
The site's boundaries were tightly drawn by the Department of the Environment.此地块的边界由环境部严格划定。

get reaction

[transitive] to produce a reaction or response产生，引起，激起（反应或回应）

draw something The plan has drawn a lot of criticism.这个计划引来众多批评。
draw something from somebody The announcement drew loud applause from the audience.公告博得观众的热烈掌声。
The proposal has drawn interest from local businessmen.该提案引起了当地商人的兴趣。
The reforms drew widespread support from voters.这些改革得到了选民的广泛支持。

[transitive] draw something to direct or attract somebody's attention to something转移，吸引（注意力）

Our aim is to draw attention to the plight of these children.我们的目的是提请人们注意这些儿童的困境。
The exhibition drew great critical attention.展览引起了极大的关注。
My eyes were drawn to the man in the corner.角落里的那个男人引起了我的注意。
Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。

attract

[transitive] to attract or interest somebody吸引；招引；使感兴趣

draw somebody The movie is drawing large audiences.这部影片吸引着大批观众。
The events continue to draw huge crowds.这些活动持续吸引大批人群。
The course draws students from all over the country.这课程吸引着来自全国各地的学生。
draw somebody to something Her screams drew passers-by to the scene.她的惊叫声把过路人吸引到了现场。

Extra Examples

We asked the surfing champion what first drew him to the sport.我们问那位冲浪冠军当初是什么吸引他从事这项运动的。
Animals are instinctively drawn to those who like them.动物本能地喜欢爱它们的人。
He was increasingly drawn to the idea of making short films.制作短片的想法越来越吸引他。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

immediately
inevitably
inexorably
…

preposition

from
to

move

[intransitive] + adv./prep. to move in the direction mentioned（向某个方向）移动，行进

The train drew into the station.火车徐徐驶入车站。
The train drew in.火车进站了。
The figures in the distance seemed to be drawing closer.远处的人影好像越来越近。
Their car drew alongside ours.他们的汽车与我们的并排行驶。
(figurative) Her retirement is drawing near.她快退休了。
(figurative) The meeting was drawing to a close.会议快结束了。

Extra Examples

As he drew near, I could see that he was limping.当他走近时，我看到他一瘸一拐的。
as the boat drew towards the shore当船驶向岸边时
He approached her but she drew away.他向她靠近，而她却往回缩。

pull

[transitive] draw something/somebody + adv./prep. to move something/somebody by pulling it or them gently拖（动）；拉（动）；牵引

He drew the cork out of the bottle.他把瓶塞拔了出来。
I drew my chair up closer to the fire.我把椅子向火旁拉近了点。
She drew me onto the balcony.她把我拉到阳台上。
I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately).我试图把他拉到一边。
She sat with her legs drawn up on the sofa.她坐着，双腿翘在沙发上。
(figurative) The project enables students to draw together their knowledge, skills and experience.这个项目让学生把知识、能力和经验汇集到一起。

Synonyms pullpulldrag ▪ draw ▪ haul ▪ tow ▪ tugThese words all mean to move something in a particular direction, especially towards or behind you.pull to hold something and move it in a particular direction; to hold or be attached to a vehicle and move it along behind you:

Pull the chair nearer the table.把椅子再往桌子这边拉近些。
They use oxen to pull their carts.他们用牛拉车。

drag to pull somebody/something in a particular direction or behind you, usually along the ground, and especially with effort:

The sack is too heavy to lift—you’ll have to drag it.这袋子太重，提不起来，你得拖着走。

draw (formal) to move somebody/something by pulling them/it gently; to pull a vehicle such as a carriage:

I drew my chair closer to the fire.我把椅子向火旁拉近了点。
a horse-drawn carriage马车

haul to pull somebody/something to a particular place with a lot of effort:

Fishermen were hauling in their nets.渔民在拉网。

drag or haul?You usually drag something behind you along the ground; you usually haul something towards you, often upwards towards you. Dragging something often needs effort, but hauling something always does. tow to pull a car, boat or light plane behind another vehicle, using a rope or chain:

Our car was towed away by the police.我们的汽车被警察拖走了。

tug to pull somebody/something hard in a particular direction:

She tried to escape but he tugged her back.她试图逃跑，但他把她拽了回来。

Patterns

to pull/drag/draw/haul/tow/tug somebody/something along/down/towards something
to pull/drag/draw/haul/tow somebody/something behind you
to pull/drag/draw/haul a cart/sledge
to pull/draw a coach/carriage
to pull/haul/tow a truck
horses pull/draw/haul something
dogs pull/drag/haul something

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

half
partly
back
…

preposition

onto
out of
to
…

[transitive, often passive] (of horses, etc.) to pull a vehicle such as a carriage拉，拖（车）

be drawn by something The Queen's coach was drawn by six horses.女王的御驾是由六匹马拉的。
a horse-drawn carriage马车

curtains

[transitive] draw something to open or close curtains, etc.拉上；收拢

The blinds were drawn.窗帘拉上了。
It was getting dark so I switched on the light and drew the curtains.天快黑了，我便打开灯，拉上了窗帘。
She drew back the curtains and let the sunlight in.她拉开窗帘让阳光照进来。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

half
partly
back
…

preposition

onto
out of
to
…

weapon

[transitive, intransitive] draw (something) (on somebody) to take out a weapon, such as a gun or a sword, in order to attack somebody拔出；抽出；掏出

She drew a revolver on me.她拔出左轮手枪对准我。
He came towards them with his sword drawn.他手持出鞘的剑向他们走来。

make somebody talk

[transitive] [often passive] to make somebody say more about something使说出；使吐露

be drawn (about/on something) Spielberg refused to be drawn on his next movie.斯皮尔伯格拒绝透露他下一部影片的任何消息。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

accurately
beautifully
carefully
…

choose

[intransitive, transitive] to decide something by picking cards, tickets or numbers by chance抽（签、牌）；抓（阄）

draw for something We drew for partners.我们抓阄决定搭档。
draw something He drew the winning ticket.他抽到中彩券了。
draw something (from something) Names were drawn from a hat for the last few places.从帽子里抽签来决定最后几个名额。
be drawn against somebody/something Italy has been drawn against Spain in the first round.第一轮比赛的抽签结果是意大利队对西班牙队。
draw somebody/something to do something Italy has been drawn to play Spain.抽签结果是意大利队对西班牙队。

see also draw/cast lots (for something/to do something)

game

[intransitive, transitive] to finish a game without either team winning以平局结束；不分胜负

England and France drew.英格兰队和法国队打平。
England and France drew 3–3.英格兰队与法国队打成三平。
draw with/against somebody England drew with/against France.英格兰队与法国队打成平局。
draw something England drew their game against France.英格兰队与法国队战平了。

Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc1

money

[transitive] to take money or payments from a bank account or post office提取；领取；支取 synonym withdraw

draw something out (of something) I drew out £200.我取了 200 英镑。
Can I draw $80 out of my account?我可以从我的账户上提取 80 美元吗？
draw something (from something) She went to the post office to draw her pension.她到邮局去领取她的养老金。
draw something on something The cheque was drawn on his personal account.这张支票从他的个人账户中支付。

Topics Moneyc1

liquid/gas

[transitive] draw something (+adv./prep.) to take or pull liquid or gas from somewhere抽出；吸出

to draw water from a well从井中抽水
The device draws gas along the pipe.这装置将气体顺着管子抽出来。

Extra Examples

The ducts draw out stale air.这些管道将污浊的空气抽出来。
The company has been drawing gas and oil out of the rich ground for 62 years.62 年来，该公司一直在从富饶的土地上开采天然气和石油。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb

half
partly
back
…

preposition

onto
out of
to
…

smoke/air

[intransitive, transitive] to breathe in smoke or air抽（烟）；吸（气）

draw at/on something He drew thoughtfully on his pipe.他若有所思地抽着烟斗。
draw something in She breathed deeply, drawing in the fresh mountain air.她深深地呼吸着山上的新鲜空气。

Word OriginOld English dragan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch dragen and German tragen, also to draught.

Idioms

at daggers drawn

(British English) if two people are at daggers drawn, they are very angry with each other剑拔弩张；势不两立

the battle lines are drawn

used to say that people or groups have shown which side they intend to support in an argument or contest that is going to begin战线已经划清（指争战之际各拥一方形成对垒之势）Topics Opinion and argumentc2

draw/get a bead on somebody/something

(especially North American English) to aim carefully at somebody/something before shooting a gun（射击前）瞄准
- One of the police officers drew a bead on the gunman and fired.一名警察在枪手身上画了一颗珠子并开枪。

draw a blank

to get no response or result无回音；无结果；无收获
- So far, the police investigation has drawn a blank.到目前为止警方的调查毫无结果。

draw blood

to make somebody bleed使流血

draw breath (British English)

(US English draw a breath)

to stop doing something and rest停下来歇口气
- She talks all the time and hardly stops to draw breath.她一直滔滔不绝，几乎没停下来喘口气。
- He spoke solidly for twenty minutes, barely pausing to draw breath.他足足讲了 20 分钟，几乎都没有停下来喘一口气。
(literary) to live; to be alive生存；活着
- He was as kind a man as ever drew breath.他是世上少有的大善人。

draw somebody’s fire

to make somebody direct their anger, criticism, etc. at you, so that others do not have to face it（为掩护他人）吸引…的火力，转移…的视线

draw/pull your horns in

to start being more careful in your behaviour, especially by spending less money than before行为检点；（尤指）减少开支
- Small businesses have had to pull their horns in during the recession.在经济衰退期间，小企业不得不采取行动。

draw the line (at something/at doing something)

to refuse to do something; to set a limit拒绝做；给…定界限
- I don't mind helping, but I draw the line at doing everything myself.我帮忙倒无所谓，但可不能什么事都让我做。
- We would have liked to invite all our relatives, but you have to draw the line somewhere.我们本倒是愿意邀请所有亲戚的，但你总得有个限度呀。

draw the line (between something and something)

to make a difference between two closely related ideas划界线；区分（两个密切相关的思想）
- Where do you draw the line between genius and madness?天才和疯狂之间如何划界呢？

draw a line under something

(British English) to say that something is finished and not worth discussing any more到…为止；就…打住

draw/cast lots (for something/to do something)

to use a method of choosing somebody/something that involves putting a number folded pieces of paper in a bag, one of them with a mark on it. People then take it in turns to take a piece of paper from the bag and the one who takes the paper with the mark on it is chosen.抽签（选定）；抓阄（决定）
- They drew lots for the right to go first.他们拈阄儿决定谁先走。

draw the short straw (British English)

(North American English get the short end of the stick)

to be the person in a group who is chosen or forced to perform an unpleasant duty or task抽到倒霉签；被派做苦差事
- I drew the short straw and had to clean the toilets.我抽到了下下签，只得打扫厕所了。

draw straws (for something)

to use a method of choosing somebody to do or have something in which each person takes a piece of paper, etc. from a container and the one whose paper has a special mark is chosen抽签（决定某事）
- We drew straws for who went first.我们抽签决定谁先去。

draw yourself up/rise to your full height

to stand straight and tall in order to show that you are determined, powerful or important昂首挺胸地站立（以显示决心、权势或影响力）
- He drew himself up to his full height and glared at us.他站直身子，瞪着我们。

(draw) a line in the sand

(to establish) a clear limit to what you will do or accept沙：（确定）您将要做什么或接受什么的明确限制
- It’s time to draw a line in the sand and stop allowing workplace bullying to continue.是时候划清界限，停止让职场欺凌行为继续存在了。

take/draw somebody to one side

to speak to somebody in private, especially in order to warn or tell them about something把某人拉到一边（悄悄说话）

draw

make pictures

describe in words

conclusion

comparison/limits

get reaction

attract

move

pull

curtains

weapon

make somebody talk

choose

game

money

liquid/gas

smoke/air

draw

choosing

sports/games

attraction

smoke