drew

IPA/druː/
KK[drˈu]IPA/druː/

drew — verb

  • drewpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • drews3rd person singular
  • drewing-ing form
  • drewedpast simple

1. the past-tense form of the verb 'draw', used when an action such as creating a p

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釋義

the past-tense form of the verb 'draw', used when an action such as creating a picture, pulling something, taking something out, attracting attention, or reaching a conclusion happened at a definite time before now.

例句

Last night, Mei drew a beautiful picture of her cat for her grandmother.

drew + noun phrase (picture) — creating an image

The magician's trick drew gasps of surprise from the crowd.

drew + noun phrase (reaction) — eliciting a response

同義詞
  • sketched

    specifically for the art/drawing meaning of 'draw'; implies a quick or rough drawing

  • pulled

    for the physical tugging sense of 'draw'; more concrete and everyday

  • attracted

    for the sense of drawing attention or interest; 'drew' is more neutral

文法句型

drew + noun phrase

drew + adverb/preposition

用法筆記

This is the simple past form of 'draw'. Learners should remember that the past participle form is 'drawn', not 'drew'. Different meanings of 'draw' (to sketch, to pull, to attract, to take out) all share this same past tense form 'drew'.

常見錯誤

❌Yesterday I draw a map for my friend.
✅Yesterday I drew a map for my friend.
💡'draw' changes to 'drew' in simple past statements.
❌He has drew a picture.
✅He has drawn a picture.
💡'drew' is only for simple past; the past participle is 'drawn'.