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词汇 pull at
释义
Phr V
pull at
pulls, pulling, pulled
pull at sth
to pull something several times, usually with quick, light movements
My four-year-old son was pulling at my sleeve, wanting us to leave.
phrasepull at1. pull at sth not passive to pull something towards you, especially something that is heavy or difficult to move: Gordon pulled at the gate, and it swung open enough to allow him inside.2. pull at sb's sleeve, arm etc to pull someone's clothes or arm several times to try and attract their attention, or make them come with you: She pulled at her mother's sleeve saying, "Come on, hurry up."3. pull at sb/sth not passive if something pulls at you or your emotions, it affects your feelings strongly: Two opposite feelings pulled at her - one of delight and the other of guilt. His brilliant speeches pulled at the crowd's emotions.

pull at

1. To tug at, yank, or jerk someone or something. Quit pulling at that thread, or you'll cause the whole sweater to unravel! My daughter kept pulling at me to show me the toy she wanted for Christmas.
2. To demand, vie for, or impose on one's attention, focus, or concern. Between work, the kids, and the bills I need to pay, there are just too many things pulling at me right now—I feel like I'm going to snap! If your employees have too many projects pulling at them at once, their productivity is going to suffer.

pull at someone or something

to tug at someone or something. (See also someone">pull at someone.) The child kept pulling at her mother to get her attention. Don't keep pulling at your hair. It will come out.

pull at someone

to vie for someone's attention or concern. (See also someone or something">pull at someone or something.) There are too many demands pulling at me. I need to cut down on my responsibilities. I don't see how I can function with so many different things pulling at me.
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