a rough written version of sth that is not yet in its final form 草稿；草案；草图
I’ve made a rough draft of the letter.
我已经写好这封信的草稿。
🔊🔊
This is only the first draft of my speech.
这只是我演讲的初稿。
🔊🔊
the final draft (= the final version)
定稿
The legislation is still in draft form.
这条法规还只是项草案。
🔊🔊
a draft Constitution/treaty/agreement
宪法／条约／协议草案