English Dictionary

draw on

動詞

直訳 他動詞

(literally) To sketch or mark with pencil, crayon, etc., on a given surface. / (also draw upon) To appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.

日本語の意味

（文字通りの意味）鉛筆やクレヨンなどで、指定された表面に線や図を描くこと / （比喩的な意味）～に頼る、利用する、参考にする、資源や手段として活用すること

The child used a crayon to draw on the living room wall.

子どもはクレヨンで居間の壁に絵を描いた。

意味（1）

(literally) To sketch or mark with pencil, crayon, etc., on a given surface.

意味（2）

(also draw upon) To appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.

Without the proper resources, the young manager drew on his imagination to solve the crisis.

意味（3）

To advance, continue; to move or pass slowly or continuously, as under a pulling force.

As the day draws on, the oxen will begin to show fatigue.

意味（4）

To approach, come nearer, as evening.

Evening is drawing on; we'd better call it a day.

意味（5）

(transitive) To put on (a garment)

He heard the silken rustle of a dressing-gown being drawn on.

draws on （ present singular third-person ）

drawing on （ participle present ）

drew on （ past ）

drawn on （ participle past ）