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词汇 tug at
释义
Phr V
tug at
tugs, tugging, tugged
tug at sth
to give something a quick, strong pull
Joe was tugging at my sleeve.
phrasetug at1. 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.

tug at someone or something

to pull at someone or something. Stop tugging at me! I'll talk to you in a minute. The dog tugged at my pants cuff.
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