Definitions
v. to move something towards you or along by holding it
拉；拖；拔
n. an act of pulling or a force drawing something closer
拉；拉力
v. to injure a muscle by stretching it too much
拉伤肌肉
Example
Please pull the door gently instead of pushing it.
请轻轻拉门，不要推。
Horses once pulled heavy loads through cities, but motor vehicles eventually replaced them in most transport roles.
马匹曾在城市中拉运重物，但机动车最终取代了它们的大部分运输职能。
Collocations
- pull a muscle
- pull a door open
- pull out a tooth
- gravitational pull
Word family
- puller (n.)
Synonyms
- tug
- drag
Antonyms
- push
Usage tip
pull是朝自己方向拉；push是向外推。
FAQ
- What does pull mean?
- to move something towards you or along by holding it an act of pulling or a force drawing something closer to injure a muscle by stretching it too much
- How is pull pronounced?
- UK /pʊl/, US /pʊl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
