draw in   (TTS發音)

1. arrive；come into the station到達；進站

    As we reached the station，the train was just drawing in. 我們到達車站時，列車剛好進站。

2. bring in；attract to participate in or join；induce to enter吸引；吸引參加；引誘

    This play is drawing in large crowds every night. 這戲每天晚上都吸引著大量觀眾。

    We must draw in the broad masses to take part in the work. 我們必須吸引廣大群眾來參加這項工作。

    The prisoner pleaded that he was drawn in to the commission of the crime. 囚犯辯解說他是受人引誘而犯罪的。

3. pull in；breathe in收進；吸入

    The fisherman drew in the net. 漁民把網收進來了。

    He drew in some fresh air. 他吸進一些新鮮空氣。

4. （the days）become shorter；be more economical（白天）變短；緊縮開支

    The days are drawing in as winter approaches. 冬季來臨了，白晝漸漸變短了。

    We must draw in a bit， although essential expenditure should not be cut. 雖然必要的開支不能削減，但是我們還是要稍為節約點。

    I'm getting short of money. I'll draw in my expenditure. 我的錢快用完了，我得要緊縮開支。