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词汇 pull in
释义
Idiom
pull inpull in (someone/something)
to attract things or people, esp. in large numbers.
The new law is designed to pull in more imports from poor countries.The show has been pulling the crowds in since it opened.

Phr V
pull in
pulls, pulling, pulled
pull in sb or pull sb in
informal if the police pull someone in, they take that person to a police station because they think they have done something wrong
The police pulled in dozens of protestors during the demonstration.
if an event, especially a show, pulls people in, a lot of people go to see it
It's the longest-running show in the West End and it's still pulling in the crowds.
pull in sth or pull sth in
to earn a large amount of money
The bank pulls in over $390 million in a year.
pull in
pull into swh
if a train pulls in or pulls into a station, it arrives there
The train pulling in on platform 6 - that should be hers.
if a car pulls in or pulls into a place, it moves to the side of the road or to another place where it can stop
Pull in behind this truck and I'll get out and walk the rest of the way.We pulled into the first garage that we came to.
pull-in
noun British informal a place at the side of a main road where you can stop your car and buy food and drink
We stopped at a pull-in on the way here and had a bite to eat.
pull in
verb to earn (money) UK, 1529
phrasepull in1. pull in if a vehicle pulls in, the driver moves it to the side of the road or to a place where it can stop: I'm going to pull in at the next garage - I want to check the tyres. Would you mind pulling in over there? SIMILAR TO: pull over2. pull in if a train, bus etc pulls in, it arrives at the railway or bus station: We ran onto the platform just as the train was pulling in. SIMILAR TO: arrive3. pull sb inpull in sb especially BrE if the police pull someone in, they take them to a police station in order to ask them questions, because they think they may have committed a crime: The police suspected that Stevenson was the murderer, but didn't have enough evidence to pull him in. SIMILAR TO: arrest4. pull in sbpull sb in to attract people in large numbers: The bank launched a new account and advertised it heavily to pull in thousands of new investors.pull in the crowds/customers etc Opera and ballet are just not pulling in the crowds like they used to do. SIMILAR TO: attract5. pull in sthpull sth in to earn a particular amount of money, especially a lot of money: Local parents are hoping to pull in $50,000 for their school district with a weekend garage sale. The film has so far pulled in about $15 billion at the box office.

pull in

1. To drive up to and park at some location. Let me pull in at a gas station and then I'll call you back. The train didn't pull in until nearly 11 PM due to all the delays.
2. To restrain, limit, or keep someone or oneself in check. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "in." You need to pull your reporters in a bit—they're getting a bit too aggressive with their questions. I tried to pull myself in a bit, but I lost control and started yelling.
3. To take someone into custody as a suspect or person of interest in a crime. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "in." They pulled the husband in for questioning, but he was released without charge. I hope for everyone's sake you pulled in the right person.
4. To yield a profit of a stated sum of money. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "pull" and "in." Their latest product has already pulled in nearly $15 million in its first two months on the market.

pull in(to) (some place)

To drive up to and park at some location. Let me pull into a gas station and I'll call you back. The train didn't pull in until nearly 11 PM due to all the delays.

pull in(to some place)

to drive into some place. A strange car just pulled into our driveway. Some stranger just pulled in.

pull in

1. Arrive at a destination, as in The train pulled in right on time. [c. 1900]
2. Rein in, restrain, as in She pulled in her horse, or The executives did not want to pull in their most aggressive salesmen. [c. 1600]
3. Arrest a suspect, as in The police said they could pull him in on lesser charges. [Late 1800s]

pull in

v.
1. To draw or haul something or someone inward or inside: When I offered to help him get out of the pool, he pulled me in. She grabbed my hand and pulled me in the room. The fishermen pulled in the nets and collected the fish.
2. To arrive at a place. Used of vehicles, passengers, or drivers: I got to the station just as the train was pulling in. We pulled in after midnight and quietly shut the car doors so we wouldn't wake anyone.
3. To involve someone in an activity or situation. Used chiefly in the passive: I got pulled into the scam because I thought I was going to make money.
4. To restrain someone; rein someone in: The commander pulled in the maverick officer.
5. To arrest someone: The police pulled me in for questioning. The police pulled in two of the suspects on drug charges.
6. To earn or yield some amount of money: The film has pulled in $30 million since its release.
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