
好词典

源自中古英语 halen,来自古法语 haler(拉拽),最终源于日耳曼语系,与荷兰语 halen(取得)同源。
❶ 用力拖拽或拉动某物,通常指需要较大力量或持续努力的动作。可用于运输重物或艰难移动。
“They hauled the boat onto the shore.”
(他们把船拖上了岸。)
“The truck hauled a load of timber to the construction site.”
(卡车把一车木材运到了建筑工地。)
❶ 强制带某人去某个地方,通常指被警方逮捕或非自愿移动。
“The suspect was hauled to the police station for questioning.”
(嫌疑人被带到警察局接受审问。)
“Protesters were hauled away by security guards.”
(抗议者被保安强行拖走。)
haul up — 把某物向上拉或提起,也可指把某人叫来问责。
“The sailors hauled up the anchor before setting sail.”
(水手们起锚后开始航行。)
haul over the coals — 严厉批评或斥责某人,源自用煤块烫人的古老惩罚方式。
“The boss hauled him over the coals for missing the deadline.”
(老板因他错过截止日期而严厉批评了他。)