draw in

短语

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发音

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词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To attract.

    习语 及物

    Their concerts draw in big crowds.

    The campfire drew in numerous unwary moths.

  2. 2.

    To get (someone) involved.

    习语 及物

    They drew in the quiet boy who hadn't wanted to participate.

  3. 3.

    To approach.

    习语 不及物

    They saw that the night was quickly drawing in, so they pitched their tent.

  4. 4.

    To become dark earlier as a result of seasonal change.

    习语 不及物

    It's that time of year again when the evenings really start to draw in.

  5. 5.

    To reduce or contract; to become shorter.

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