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drain noun

  /dɹeɪn/ , /dɹiːn/
  • (chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
 afløb, dræn, rende
  • Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
 spild

drain verb

  /dɹeɪn/ , /dɹiːn/
  • (transitive) To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.
 bortlede
  • (transitive) To deplete of energy or resources.
 dræne, tappe, tømme
  • (transitive, ergative) To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
 dræne, udtørre
flyde

drained adjective

  /dɹeɪnd/
  • Lacking motivation and energy; very tired; knackered.
 træt
drain cleaner
afløbsrens
brain drain
hjerneflugt
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