tug
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/tʌɡ/
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/tʌɡ/
to pull something hard, often more than once
The child tugged on the rope to ring the bell.
孩子用力拉绳子来敲响钟。
to pull something or someone hard in a certain direction
She tugged the door open when it was stuck.
当门卡住时,她用力把门拉开。
a small, strong boat that pulls ships
The tug helped guide the large ship into the harbor.
拖船帮助引导大船进入港口。
a sudden, hard pull
I felt a gentle tug on my shirt sleeve.
我感到衬衫袖子被轻轻拉了一下。
a sudden, strong feeling
She felt a tug of sadness when saying goodbye.
告别时,她感到一阵悲伤的拉扯。