词汇 | pull someone through |
释义 | Idiom pull someone through (something) Theme: ASSISTANCE to help someone survive something.With the help of the doctor, we pulled her through her illness.With lots of encouragement, we pulled her through. Idiom pull someone throughpull (someone/something) through (something) to help someone or something through a difficult experience.She said her religious faith pulled her through this illness. pull (one) through (something)To give one the necessary care or assistance to survive or endure something catastrophic or life-threatening. My husband is still in critical condition, but the doctors should be able to pull him through. Our accountant's strategic investments helped pull us through the economic crash. pull throughTo survive or endure something catastrophic or life-threatening. Your husband is still in critical condition, but we are expecting him to pull through. The economic crash hit us really hard, but we should pull through if we manage our expenses wisely. pull (someone or an animal) through (something)1. Lit. to manage to get someone or an animal through an opening. Do you think you can pull the cow through this narrow door to the shed? 2. Fig. to help someone or an animal survive a difficult time or situation. All her friends worked hard to pull her through the crisis. The vet worked hard to pull the cat through the illness. pull someone through (something)to help someone survive or get through something difficult. With the help of the doctor, we pulled her through her illness. With lots of encouragement, we pulled her through. pull through (something)to survive something. I am sure that your uncle will pull through the illness. I'm glad he pulled through. pull throughSurvive a difficult situation or illness, as in We've had to declare bankruptcy, but I'm sure we'll pull through. [Mid-1800s] pull throughv. 1. To successfully endure or survive something difficult, as trouble or illness: The patient's fever is still high, but the doctor says that she'll pull through. The company barely pulled through the recession. 2. To help someone endure something difficult, as trouble or illness: The disease almost killed the patient, but the doctors pulled him through. My sense of humor has pulled me through some difficult times. |
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