英语词组pin down是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

pin downpin down (someone)

to keep someone from being able to escape by shooting at them.

For a time, the crew was pinned down by machine-gun fire.

to get specific information from someone.

It is not easy to pin down a politician who won't even tell you if it's raining or snowing!We tried to pin him down on where the money would come from.

to hold someone by force so that they cannot move.

Burns usually pinned down and then handcuffed his victims.I was pinned down by a wall that had fallen.

Usage notes: when the object is a pronoun, it always follows pin:

Don't pin me down about my plans.

Phr V

pin down

pins, pinning, pinned

pin down sb or pin sb down

to make someone give you exact details or a decision about somethingoften + to

Paul says he'll come and visit in the spring but I haven't managed to pin him down to a date yet.

sometimes + on

She refuses to be pinned down on how much her business lost in 1995.I've been trying to get a decision from Stephanie but she's proving difficult to pin down.

to force someone to stay in a horizontal position by holding them

He pinned her down on the floor with her hands above her head.

if soldiers are pinned down, they cannot escape from a place because they are surrounded by enemy soldiers and will be killed if they move from itusually passive

Government forces were pinned down by resistance fighters 30 miles north of the capital.

pin down sth or pin sth down

to understand something completely, or to describe something accuratelyoften + question word

Without proper research, it's hard to pin down what the long-term effects of this drug are.

often negative

David's certainly very charming, but I can't pin down the exact nature of his charm.

to discover exact details about something

Investigators are trying to pin down the cause of yesterday's fire.

sometimes + question word

There's obviously a gas leak but we can't pin down exactly where it's coming from.

pin down

1. Literally, to use one's body weight to hold someone down on the ground. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pin" and "down." My older brother always used to pin me down and pinch my arms when we were kids.

2. By extension, to try to force someone into a position where they must commit to a single, precise answer or piece of information. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pin" and "down." The president never let reporters question him long enough for them to pin him down on any issue they brought up. It may seem dishonest, but it's important not to get pinned down on a topic that could hurt the company.

3. To use pins, nails, tacks, etc., to secure or affix something (to something else). In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pin" and "down." Remember to pin the tarp down, or it will get blown away when the storm hits. Let me just pin down this pattern onto the mannequin so I can remember the design in the morning.

4. To specify something; to establish or determine something concretely. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pin" and "down." I'd like to pin down the dates we want to fly so I can start looking at ticket prices. I think we've pinned down the cause of the electrical failures. It seems like you're struggling to pin down what your essay is really trying to say.

pin someone down (on something)

and nail someone down* (on something)

Fig. to demand and receive a firm answer from someone to some question. (Alludes to shifting from answer to answer; commit to one answer or another.) I tried to pin him down on a time and place, but he was very evasive. Don't try to pin down the mayor on anything! I want to nail her down on a meeting time.

pin something down

and nail something down

1. Lit to attach or affix something with nails or pins. Pin the pattern down temporarily. Nail down this piece of flooring every 12 inches.

2. Fig. to determine or fix something, such as a date, an agreement, an amount of money, a decision, etc. It will be ready sometime next month. I can't pin the date down just yet, however. I can't pin down the exact date just now.

pin down

1. Fix or establish clearly, as in The firefighters finally were able to pin down the source of the odor. [Mid-1900s]

2. Force someone to give precise information or opinions, as in The reporter pinned down the governor on the issue of conservation measures. [c. 1700]

pin down

1. To secure or fasten something using a pin or pins: The tailor pinned down the patch before sewing it on. I pinned my tie down to stop it from flapping in the wind.

2. To render someone or something immobile by or as if by holding down: We pinned down the tarp with four heavy rocks. They pinned me down on the table while the doctor removed the bullet from my leg. The platoon was pinned down by heavy machine-gun fire.

3. To establish something clearly: Doctors finally pinned down the cause of the disease. I had a strange feeling about the old house, but I couldn't pin it down.

4. To compel someone to give firm opinions or precise information: The reporter pinned the governor down on the issue of raising taxes. The newspaper tried to pin down the candidates on their positions regarding capital punishment.

词组	pin down
释义	Idiom pin downpin down (someone) 1. to keep someone from being able to escape by shooting at them. For a time, the crew was pinned down by machine-gun fire. 2. to get specific information from someone. It is not easy to pin down a politician who won't even tell you if it's raining or snowing!We tried to pin him down on where the money would come from. 3. to hold someone by force so that they cannot move. Burns usually pinned down and then handcuffed his victims.I was pinned down by a wall that had fallen. Usage notes: when the object is a pronoun, it always follows pin: Don't pin me down about my plans. Phr V pin down pins, pinning, pinned pin down sb or pin sb down to make someone give you exact details or a decision about somethingoften + to Paul says he'll come and visit in the spring but I haven't managed to pin him down to a date yet. sometimes + on She refuses to be pinned down on how much her business lost in 1995.I've been trying to get a decision from Stephanie but she's proving difficult to pin down. to force someone to stay in a horizontal position by holding them He pinned her down on the floor with her hands above her head. if soldiers are pinned down, they cannot escape from a place because they are surrounded by enemy soldiers and will be killed if they move from itusually passive Government forces were pinned down by resistance fighters 30 miles north of the capital. pin down sth or pin sth down to understand something completely, or to describe something accuratelyoften + question word Without proper research, it's hard to pin down what the long-term effects of this drug are. often negative David's certainly very charming, but I can't pin down the exact nature of his charm. to discover exact details about something Investigators are trying to pin down the cause of yesterday's fire. sometimes + question word There's obviously a gas leak but we can't pin down exactly where it's coming from. phrasepin down1. pin down sth • *pin sth* down to understand or explain exactly what something is or what it is like: The company is keen to review its recent performance and pin down some of the problem areas. Bobby heard a voice at the door which brought back some distant memory, but he couldn't quite pin it down.be difficult/hard/impossible to pin down It is estimated that there are about 5 million illegal immigrants in the US, but the numbers are impossible to pin down.■ SIMILAR TO: identify2. pin sb down • pin down sb to make someone give you exact details or make a definite decision about something, especially when they have been trying to avoid doing this: I never know where Bernard is these days - it's impossible to pin him down.+ to They've been promising to meet us for ages, but I can't pin them down to a date.■ SIMILAR TO: nail down3. pin sb down • pin down sb to force someone to stay in a particular position by holding them down so that they cannot move: He had the child pinned down on the grass.4. pin down sb • pin sb down to prevent enemy soldiers from escaping by surrounding the area where they are: The plan was to head straight for Kuwait City, and pin down the Iraqis there. pin down 1. Literally, to use one's body weight to hold someone down on the ground. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pin" and "down." My older brother always used to pin me down and pinch my arms when we were kids. 2. By extension, to try to force someone into a position where they must commit to a single, precise answer or piece of information. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pin" and "down." The president never let reporters question him long enough for them to pin him down on any issue they brought up. It may seem dishonest, but it's important not to get pinned down on a topic that could hurt the company. 3. To use pins, nails, tacks, etc., to secure or affix something (to something else). In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pin" and "down." Remember to pin the tarp down, or it will get blown away when the storm hits. Let me just pin down this pattern onto the mannequin so I can remember the design in the morning. 4. To specify something; to establish or determine something concretely. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pin" and "down." I'd like to pin down the dates we want to fly so I can start looking at ticket prices. I think we've pinned down the cause of the electrical failures. It seems like you're struggling to pin down what your essay is really trying to say. pin someone down (on something) and nail someone down* (on something)** Fig. to demand and receive a firm answer from someone to some question. (Alludes to shifting from answer to answer; commit to one answer or another.) I tried to pin him down on a time and place, but he was very evasive. Don't try to pin down the mayor on anything! I want to nail her down on a meeting time. pin something down and nail something down 1. Lit to attach or affix something with nails or pins. Pin the pattern down temporarily. Nail down this piece of flooring every 12 inches. 2. Fig. to determine or fix something, such as a date, an agreement, an amount of money, a decision, etc. It will be ready sometime next month. I can't pin the date down just yet, however. I can't pin down the exact date just now. pin down 1. Fix or establish clearly, as in The firefighters finally were able to pin down the source of the odor. [Mid-1900s] 2. Force someone to give precise information or opinions, as in The reporter pinned down the governor on the issue of conservation measures. [c. 1700] pin down v. 1. To secure or fasten something using a pin or pins: The tailor pinned down the patch before sewing it on. I pinned my tie down to stop it from flapping in the wind. 2. To render someone or something immobile by or as if by holding down: We pinned down the tarp with four heavy rocks. They pinned me down on the table while the doctor removed the bullet from my leg. The platoon was pinned down by heavy machine-gun fire. 3. To establish something clearly: Doctors finally pinned down the cause of the disease. I had a strange feeling about the old house, but I couldn't pin it down. 4. To compel someone to give firm opinions or precise information: The reporter pinned the governor down on the issue of raising taxes. The newspaper tried to pin down the candidates on their positions regarding capital punishment.
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