draw straws

短语

抽签

词形变化

draws straws 三单 drawing straws 现在分词 drew straws 过去式 drawn straws 过去式 drawn straws 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To decide at random by drawing (selecting randomly between) straws, sticks, etc., one of which differs from the others (typically by being shorter), held in a person's hand so as to conceal which is the different one. Typically, whoever draws the short straw must complete some undesirable task. Alternatively, whoever draws the longest straw gets a desired position.

    抓阄

    抽签

    They drew straws to see who had to wash the dishes.

  2. 2.

    To decide by any means of chance.

    引申义