词组 | tug at |
释义 | tug at 1. tug at sth to pull something quickly and strongly: ▪ We all tugged at the rope, but the boat refused to move an inch. ▪ Frankie was sitting in a chair, covered in mud, tugging at his wet boots. ■ SIMILAR TO: yank (at) 2. tug at sb's sleeve/ arm to pull someone's clothes or arm several times to try and attract their attention, or make them come with you: ▪ "Mister," Willie said tugging at Tom's coat sleeve, "Mister, what's that?" ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑pull at, yank (at) 3. tug at sb's heart/heartstrings to have a strong effect on someone's emotions: ▪ a very sad story that really tugs at your heartstrings. |
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