draft
A preliminary version of a piece of writing, such as an essay or report, that is subject to revision and editing. It can also refer to a current of cool air in a room or a system for selecting individuals for military service.
例文
3 / 5I spent the whole morning working on the first draft of my application letter.
I spent the whole morning working on the first draft of my application letter.
The committee has requested a revised draft of the proposal to be submitted by Monday.
The committee has requested a revised draft of the proposal to be submitted by Monday.
Don't worry about mistakes yet; just get a rough draft down on paper.
Don't worry about mistakes yet; just get a rough draft down on paper.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a draft as a 'drawing' of your ideas. It is the basic lines and shapes before you add the final colors and details.
クイックテスト
Before you submit your final essay, it is essential to write at least one ______ and check it for errors.
正解!
正解は: draft
例文
I spent the whole morning working on the first draft of my application letter.
everydayI spent the whole morning working on the first draft of my application letter.
The committee has requested a revised draft of the proposal to be submitted by Monday.
formalThe committee has requested a revised draft of the proposal to be submitted by Monday.
Don't worry about mistakes yet; just get a rough draft down on paper.
informalDon't worry about mistakes yet; just get a rough draft down on paper.
Peer review allows students to receive feedback on their initial drafts before final grading.
academicPeer review allows students to receive feedback on their initial drafts before final grading.
Please review the attached draft of the contract and let me know if any clauses need adjustment.
businessPlease review the attached draft of the contract and let me know if any clauses need adjustment.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
rough draft
a version of a piece of writing that is not yet in its final form
the draft
compulsory recruitment for military service
draft someone into
to bring someone into a group or to perform a specific task
よく混同される語
A drought is a long period of dry weather, while a draft is a preliminary writing or a current of air.
Drift refers to a slow movement or a general meaning, whereas draft refers to a specific version of a document.
使い方のコツ
In British English, the spelling 'draught' is used for air currents and beer, while 'draft' is used for writing and military context. In American English, 'draft' is used for all these meanings.
よくある間違い
Learners often misspell 'draft' as 'draught' when referring to writing in an American English context, or confuse it with 'drought'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a draft as a 'drawing' of your ideas. It is the basic lines and shapes before you add the final colors and details.
語源
Derived from the Old English word 'dragan', which means 'to draw' or 'to pull', referring to the act of drawing up a plan or pulling a load.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In the United States, 'the draft' is a historically significant term referring to the Selective Service System used to recruit soldiers during wars like the Vietnam War.
クイックテスト
Before you submit your final essay, it is essential to write at least one ______ and check it for errors.
正解!
正解は: draft
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