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draw in(
dra
ihn
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to attract)
a. atraer
We passed by the restaurant and smelled fresh seafood. That was what drew us in.Pasamos el restaurante y olimos mariscos frescos. Eso fue lo que nos atrajo.
2. (to breathe)
a. aspirar
Juan closed his eyes and drew in the fresh mountain air.Juan cerró los ojos e inhaló el aire fresco montañés.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. llegar
We heard a whistle as the train drew in to the station.Se oyó un silbato cuando el tren llegó a la estación.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Night is drawing in. We'd better head home.Está cayendo la noche. Mejor que nos vayamos a casa.
When you live this far north, winter comes, and the days draw in.Cuando uno vive tan al norte, llega el invierno, y se acortan los días.
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