draft1/dræft; drɑːft/n [C] 1 a piece of writing or a drawing that is not yet in its finished form 草稿﹔草图: +of the first draft of his novel 他这部小说的初稿a rough draft 草稿The final draft (=final form) had been completed. 定稿已完成。a draft report 报告的初稿2 a written order for money to be paid by a bank〔银行〕汇票3 the American spelling of DRAUGHT 1 ☆ draught1 的美式拼法4 the draftAmE a system in which people must join the armed forces【美】征兵﹐征募
draft2v [T] 1 to write a plan, letter, report etc that will change before it is finished 起草﹐草拟: The House plans to draft a bill on education. 众议院打算就教育问题起草一份议案。2 AmE to order someone to join the armed forces [ conscript ] 【美】征召〔某人〕入伍﹐征募: draft sb into sth Brad's been drafted into the army. 布拉德已被征召入伍。see box at见 ARMY 方框
draft3adj the American spelling of DRAUGHT 2 ☆ draught2 的美式拼法