2025-09-19 四个包含单词 “pull” 的短语 – 一分钟英语

内容简介

和 “push（推）” 动作方向相反的 “pull” 常常因为具有 “向后拉” 这个含义而被用于描述和 “冷静克制” 或 “放弃” 相关的行为，比如 “pull yourself together（控制情绪，冷静下来）” 和 “pull the plug（叫停，中止）”。不过，我们也可以用这个单词来表达积极主动的做法，比如 “pull out all the stops” 的意思就是 “全力以赴，竭尽所能”。看视频，跟主持人 Phil 学习四个包含单词 “pull” 的短语。

用法总结

1. “pull someone’s leg” 开玩笑，哄骗；用假消息捉弄某人

• I don’t believe that singer’s your cousin. You’re pulling my leg.
• You’d better not be pulling his leg. He would be so angry at you.

2. “pull oneself together” 控制情绪，冷静下来

• You’re too excited. Pull yourself together and finish the work.
• The news was devastating for her, but she pulled herself together quickly.

3. “pull out all the stops” 全力以赴，竭尽所能

• I thought I’d miss the deadline but I pulled out all the stops and got it finished!
• Jane’s mum pulled out all the stops to plan a spectacular party for her birthday.

4. “pull the plug” 叫停，中止

• We’re pulling the plug on this programme – no one watches it.
• Come on kids, go to bed. I’m pulling the plug on this party.