好词典
tugging
UK //ˈtʌɡɪŋ//US //ˈtʌɡɪŋ//
词源
源自古英语 'teogan'（拉，拖），与古诺尔斯语 'toga'（拉）同源，最终源自原始日耳曼语词根*teuhaną。
verb
❶ 用力拉扯或拖拽某物，通常指反复或持续的动作，可能带有一定的力量或阻力。
“The child was tugging at his mother's sleeve to get her attention.”
（孩子拉着妈妈的袖子，想引起她的注意。）
“The dog kept tugging on the leash, eager to run ahead.”
（狗不停地拽着牵引绳，急切地想往前跑。）
❶ 比喻性地描述某种强烈的内心感受或吸引力，使人难以抗拒或摆脱。
“A strange feeling was tugging at her heart as she watched the old photos.”
（看着老照片时，一种奇怪的感觉拉扯着她的心。）
“Memories of his hometown kept tugging at him during his travels.”
（旅途中，对家乡的回忆不断拉扯着他的思绪。）
同义词:pulling, dragging, hauling, yanking, towing
noun
❶ 指用力拉拽的动作或行为，通常表现为反复或持续的力量施加。
“After several tuggings, the rope finally came loose.”
（经过几次用力拉扯后，绳子终于松开了。）
“The constant tugging caused the handle to break off.”
（持续的拉扯导致把手断裂。）
同义词:pull, yank, haul, drag
常见短语
tugging at heartstrings — 形容某事强烈触动某人的情感，引起深刻的同情或感动。
“The movie's ending was tugging at everyone's heartstrings.”
（电影的结局触动了每个人的心弦。）
tug of war — 字面指拔河比赛，比喻两种对立力量之间的持续斗争或拉锯战。
“The political debate turned into a tug of war between the two candidates.”
（政治辩论变成了两位候选人之间的拉锯战。）