
pulling
词源
源自中古英语 'pullen',与古英语 'pullian'(拖拽)相关,可能源自原始日耳曼语词根。
verb
❶ 指用手或工具将某物朝自己方向移动或拖拽的动作,常用于描述物理上的牵引行为。
“She was pulling the heavy suitcase behind her.”
(她正拖着沉重的行李箱往前走。)
“The child kept pulling his mother's sleeve to get attention.”
(孩子不停地拽妈妈的袖子以引起注意。)
❶ 表示吸引或获取某物,常用于抽象概念如注意力、支持等。
“The new product is pulling a lot of customers.”
(这款新产品吸引了很多顾客。)
“Her speech pulled everyone's attention.”
(她的演讲吸引了所有人的注意力。)
noun
❶ 指拉拽的动作或力量,也可形容持续的吸引力或影响。
“The constant pulling damaged the rope.”
(持续的拉扯使绳子受损。)
“The gravitational pulling of the moon affects tides.”
(月球的引力作用影响着潮汐。)
常见短语
pulling out — 表示退出或撤离某事物,如活动、协议等;也可指车辆驶离某处。
“The company is pulling out of the deal due to financial issues.”
(由于财务问题,公司正退出这项交易。)
pulling through — 指渡过难关或从疾病中康复,强调克服困难的过程。
“With proper care, the patient will pull through.”
(在妥善照料下,病人会康复的。)