drawer

drawer — noun

1. a box-shaped storage area on runners that pulls outward from desks, dressers, cu

1.名詞A2
釋義

a box-shaped storage area on runners that pulls outward from desks, dressers, cupboards, or similar household items, used for storing clothes, documents, or other belongings.

例句

Bilal found his passport in the top drawer of his desk.

collocation: top / bottom / middle drawer

The kitchen drawer was full of spoons and other utensils that nobody used.

prepositional phrase: 'in a drawer'

同義詞
  • compartment

    a general term for any separate section in a container, not specific to sliding furniture parts

  • till

    British term for a drawer in a cash register or shop counter where money is kept

文法句型

drawer + of + noun

adjective + drawer

用法筆記

In everyday speech this sense is commonly pronounced as one syllable (/drɔːr/ in British English, /drɔr/ in American English), unlike the agent-noun senses (3 and 4), which are pronounced with two syllables (/ˈdrɔː.ər/).

常見錯誤

❌He pulled the cupboard door open and took out a shirt from the drawer.
✅He opened the cupboard door and took out a shirt from the drawer.
💡A drawer slides out; a door swings open on hinges. Learners sometimes use 'open the drawer' when they mean 'pull the drawer out.'

2. a piece of underwear covering the lower part of the body from the waist to the t

2.名詞B1
釋義

a piece of underwear covering the lower part of the body from the waist to the top of the legs, typically worn by women or men in older styles of clothing.

例句

The old trunk contained linen sheets and cotton drawers from the 1800s.

historical register: 1800s clothing

Valentina bought three new pairs of cotton drawers at the antique market.

collocation: pair of drawers

同義詞
  • underpants

    modern and neutral term for lower-body underwear worn by men and women

  • knickers

    British term for women's lower-body underwear, still in common use

  • pants

    UK term for underwear; in the US this means trousers

文法句型

pair of drawers

plural form: drawers

用法筆記

This sense is now considered old-fashioned. In modern English, words like 'underpants,' 'pants' (UK), 'underwear,' or 'knickers' are more common. 'Drawers' in this meaning appears mostly in historical writing, costume descriptions, or vintage contexts.

常見錯誤

❌I need to buy some new drawers at the department store.
✅I need to buy some new underwear at the department store.
💡Using 'drawers' for modern underwear sounds old-fashioned and may confuse the listener.

3. a person who creates drawings, sketches, or designs, either as a professional sk

3.名詞B2
釋義

a person who creates drawings, sketches, or designs, either as a professional skill or a hobby.

例句

Dahlia works as a technical drawer for an architecture company in Taipei.

collocation: technical drawer

The studio is looking for a skilled drawer to produce product sketches.

collocation: skilled drawer

同義詞
  • draftsman

    US spelling; specifically refers to someone who makes detailed technical drawings or plans

  • draughtsman

    UK spelling; the same role as draftsman, often in engineering or architecture

  • illustrator

    focuses on creating pictures for books, magazines, or digital media, usually more artistic than technical

  • sketcher

    someone who makes quick, rough drawings, often as preparation for more finished work

文法句型

skilled drawer

technical drawer

talented drawer

用法筆記

In British English the alternative spelling 'draughtsman' (masculine) or 'draughtswoman' (feminine) is common, especially in technical and architectural contexts. In American English 'draftsman' is more frequent.

常見錯誤

❌She is a drawer in the architecture firm.' (ambiguous — could mean furniture drawer)
✅She works as a technical drawer in the architecture firm.
💡Adding 'technical' or specifying the context makes the meaning clear.

4. an individual who signs a cheque, bank draft, or similar financial instrument, t

4.名詞C1
釋義

an individual who signs a cheque, bank draft, or similar financial instrument, thereby directing a bank to transfer a stated amount of money to another party.

例句

The bank requires the drawer of the cheque to provide proof of identity.

financial term: 'the drawer of the cheque'

Kemi signed the bank draft as the drawer, authorising payment to the supplier.

同義詞
  • issuer

    broader term for anyone who issues a financial document or card, not limited to cheques

  • signatory

    a person who signs a document, often used in banking but not specific to cheques

反義詞
  • drawee

    the bank that is instructed to pay the money from the drawer's account

  • payee

    the person or organisation that receives the money

文法句型

the drawer of + document

用法筆記

This sense is mostly used in banking and legal contexts. The related terms 'drawee' (the bank that pays) and 'payee' (the person receiving the money) frequently appear alongside 'drawer' in financial documents.

常見錯誤

❌The drawer received the money from the cheque.
✅The drawer wrote the cheque; the payee received the money.
💡The drawer gives the money; the payee receives it. Confusing drawer with payee is a common error.