pull

/pʊl/ (bre, ipa) · /pʊl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpu̇l also ˈpəl/ (ame, mw)

pull — 動詞

  • pullpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • pullshe / she / it
  • pulledpast simple
  • pulling-ing form

1. to grip something firmly and apply effort to draw it toward yourself, especially

1.動詞及物A2
釋義

拉動；拉近

用力將物體朝自己的方向移動

to grip something firmly and apply effort to draw it toward yourself, especially when it is heavy or stuck

例句

Haruto pulled the heavy wooden door toward him and stepped inside.

Haruto 用力拉開沉重的木門，然後走了進去。

pull + object + toward [person]

Sari pulled on the rope until the bucket rose from the well.

Sari 用力拉著繩子，直到水桶從井裡升上來。

pull + on + [object]

同義詞
  • drag

    implies pulling something heavy along the ground, often with effort

  • tug

    a short, sharp pull, often repeatedly

  • haul

    pulling something heavy over a distance, often with a vehicle or machine

反義詞
  • push

    to move something away from you

文法句型

pull + object

pull + object + adverb/preposition

用法筆記

Commonly combined with direction words such as 'up', 'aside', 'toward', 'back', and 'open'. Also appears in 'pull on' when referring to a rope, handle, or strap.

常見錯誤

❌I pushed the door to open it' (when the door opens toward you).
✅I pulled the door to open it.
💡'push' moves away from you; 'pull' brings it toward you.

2. to serve beer from a barrel by operating a hand pump, usually in a pub or bar

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

打啤酒

用手動泵從啤酒桶中倒出啤酒

to serve beer from a barrel by operating a hand pump, usually in a pub or bar

例句

The bartender pulled a pint of dark ale for the customer.

酒保為客人打了一品脫的深色麥芽啤酒。

pull a pint of [drink]

Élise enjoys pulling pints at her local pub on Friday evenings.

Élise 喜歡在星期五晚上到她家附近的酒吧幫忙打啤酒。

同義詞
  • draw

    a more formal or dated word for serving beer from a barrel

文法句型

pull + a + pint/beer/drink

用法筆記

This sense is most common in British pubs. The expression 'pull a pint' is a fixed phrase that describes the action of operating the hand pump. In American English, bartenders typically use a tap lever rather than a hand pump.

3. to grip an object firmly and bring it out of a place, container, or surface, oft

3.動詞及物B1
釋義

取出；拔出

從容器或表面中用力抽出某物

to grip an object firmly and bring it out of a place, container, or surface, often with some effort

例句

Eli pulled a crumpled tissue from his jacket pocket.

Eli 從外套口袋裡抽出一張皺巴巴的面紙。

pull + object + from [place]

The dentist had to pull Wei's bad tooth because it was causing pain.

牙醫不得不把 Wei 的壞牙拔掉，因為那顆牙讓他很痛。

同義詞
  • remove

    more general; does not imply gripping or force

  • extract

    more formal; often used for teeth or splinters

  • draw

    slightly formal; 'draw a sword from its sheath'

反義詞
  • insert

    to put something into a place

文法句型

pull + object + out/from/off

用法筆記

Often appears with the adverb 'out' as a separable particle: 'pull out a tooth' or 'pull a tooth out'. The object may be something stuck, embedded, or hidden inside a container or body.

常見錯誤

❌I pulled my wallet' (when taking it from your bag).
✅I pulled my wallet out of my bag.
💡'pull' alone suggests a direction toward yourself, but 'pull out' makes the removal clear.

4. to decide that something should not be shown, broadcast, or released to the publ

4.動詞及物B2
釋義

下架；撤回

停止播出或發佈有爭議的內容

to decide that something should not be shown, broadcast, or released to the public, usually because it is considered offensive, incorrect, or inappropriate

例句

The newspaper pulled the article after readers complained about the errors.

那家報紙在讀者投訴文章有錯誤之後，就把那篇文章下架了。

pull + publication [article/ad/book]

Joshua's controversial interview was pulled from the website within hours.

Joshua 那場有爭議的專訪在幾小時內就從網站上被撤掉了。

passive: be pulled from [platform]

同義詞
  • withdraw

    more formal, used in official contexts

  • cancel

    broader; can apply to events, shows, or subscriptions

  • remove

    neutral; may not imply controversy

反義詞
  • publish

    to make something available to the public

文法句型

pull + noun phrase (ad/campaign/article/book)

用法筆記

Frequently used in passive voice. The object is typically something published or about to be published: an advertisement, article, TV show, film, book, or social media post. Related idiom: 'pull the plug on something' means to stop it from continuing.

常見錯誤

❌The company pulled the product from the shelf' (when talking about a physical product recall).
✅Use 'recall' or 'remove' for physical products. 'Pull' in this sense is about media and content.

5. in sports, to decide that one player must leave the game and be replaced by anot

5.動詞及物B1
釋義

換下

在比賽中將球員替換下場

in sports, to decide that one player must leave the game and be replaced by another

例句

The coach pulled the goalkeeper after he let in three quick goals.

教練在守門員連失三球之後把他換了下來。

Jessica was pulled from the match in the second half with a leg injury.

Jessica 在下半場因為腿傷被換下場。

passive: be pulled from [game]

同義詞
  • substitute

    more formal; can mean both sending a player in (sub in) and taking them out (sub off)

  • bench

    informal; to move a player to the bench and stop them from playing

反義詞
  • send on

    to put a substitute into the game

文法句型

pull + player + from/in [game/match]

用法筆記

Common in team sports such as football, rugby, hockey, and basketball. The coach or manager is the one who 'pulls' a player. The pulled player is usually replaced immediately by a substitute.

6. to steer a car, bicycle, or other vehicle toward a specific place or along a cho

6.動詞不及物B1
釋義

駛向；轉向

駕駛車輛或騎車往某個方向移動

to steer a car, bicycle, or other vehicle toward a specific place or along a chosen route

例句

Aaron pulled the car into the driveway and turned off the engine.

Aaron 把車開進車道，然後關掉引擎。

pull + vehicle + into [place]

The truck driver pulled off the highway when he saw the warning sign.

卡車司機看到警示標誌後，把車駛離了高速公路。

同義詞
  • drive

    general; does not imply changing direction or stopping

  • steer

    focuses on controlling direction rather than moving

  • move

    neutral; less specific about the means of travel

文法句型

pull + adverb/preposition (into/out of/away/up/over)

用法筆記

This sense is intransitive — the verb must be followed by an adverb or prepositional phrase showing direction. Common combinations include 'pull into' (a space), 'pull out of' (a place), 'pull away' (from something), 'pull over' (to the side of the road), and 'pull up' (to stop).

常見錯誤

❌He pulled the car' (without a direction word).
✅He pulled the car into the garage.
💡in this sense, a direction word is required to complete the meaning.

7. to grip a fixed object and use physical effort to lift your body up or shift it

7.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

攀上；拉起

抓住物體用力使身體向上或前進

to grip a fixed object and use physical effort to lift your body up or shift it forward, as when climbing or squeezing through a tight space

例句

Talia pulled herself up onto the high diving board without using the ladder.

Talia 沒有用梯子，直接拉著身體攀上了跳臺。

reflexive: pull + yourself + up/forward

The climber pulled hard on the rope to reach the rocky ledge above.

那位攀岩者用力拉繩索，攀上了頭頂的岩架。

pull + on + object + infinitive of purpose

同義詞
  • haul

    more physical effort, often used for lifting heavy objects rather than one's own body

  • heave

    suggests a single strong and effortful movement, like pulling a heavy weight upward

文法句型

pull + reflexive pronoun + adverb/preposition

pull + on + noun + to + infinitive

用法筆記

Frequently used with reflexive pronouns (pull yourself up, pull himself forward). A direction word (up, forward, through, along) is almost always needed to complete the meaning.

常見錯誤

❌She pulled herself on the table.
✅She pulled herself up onto the table.
💡A direction word (up, forward, along) is needed after the reflexive pronoun.

8. to make people want to come to a place, event, or activity by being interesting,

8.動詞及物B1
釋義

吸引；招攬

吸引人群或支持到某處

to make people want to come to a place, event, or activity by being interesting, exciting, or appealing

例句

The new art exhibition pulled over three hundred visitors on its first day.

新開的藝術展第一天就吸引了超過三百名訪客。

pull + number + visitors/crowd

Local bands usually pull a big crowd at the summer music festival.

在地樂團在夏日音樂節通常會吸引大批群眾。

pull a + (adjective) + crowd

同義詞
  • attract

    more general and neutral; pull is slightly more informal and suggests a stronger drawing effect

  • draw

    very similar to pull in this sense; 'drew a big crowd' and 'pulled a big crowd' are interchangeable

反義詞
  • repel

    to push people away rather than attract them

文法句型

pull + noun phrase (crowd/audience/support)

用法筆記

Object is typically a group noun (crowd, audience, visitors, voters, customers) rather than a single individual. Can also take abstract nouns like support, interest, or funding.

常見錯誤

❌The show pulled many person.
✅The show pulled a large crowd.
💡Use group nouns (crowd, audience, visitors) rather than individual person references.

9. to meet someone for the first time at a bar, party, or club and start an intimat

9.動詞及物B2
釋義

搭訕；把到

在社交場合成功結識戀愛對象

to meet someone for the first time at a bar, party, or club and start an intimate romantic or sexual encounter with them

例句

Mauricio told his friends he pulled someone at the bar last night.

Mauricio 告訴朋友他昨晚在酒吧把到了一個對象。

informal: pull someone (at a location)

Élise laughed when her flatmate asked if she had pulled at the party.

Élise 聽到室友問她在派對上是否有搭到對象時笑了出來。

informal: pull (no object) — British slang

同義詞
  • pick up

    more widely understood across dialects; pull is specifically British informal

  • hook up with

    more American in usage; includes casual sexual encounters but not necessarily starting a relationship

文法句型

pull + noun phrase (someone)

pull (with no object)

用法筆記

Chiefly British informal slang. The object can be omitted ('Did you pull?') when the context is clear. Avoid this sense in formal or American writing.

常見錯誤

❌He pulled a girl at the club.' (too direct, slightly awkward)
✅He pulled someone at the club.
💡The object is typically 'someone' or omitted, not a specific name.

10. to cause sudden pain in a muscle or tendon by stretching or overusing it during

10.動詞及物B1
釋義

拉傷

因過度伸展而傷害肌肉

to cause sudden pain in a muscle or tendon by stretching or overusing it during exercise or other physical movement

例句

Darius pulled a hamstring during the final sprint of the race.

Darius 在比賽最後衝刺時拉傷了腿後肌。

pull + a + specific muscle name

The dancer pulled a muscle in her back after a difficult jump.

那位舞者做了一個高難度跳躍後，拉傷了背部肌肉。

pull a muscle (in + body area)

同義詞
  • strain

    more formal and general; can refer to any degree of muscle injury

  • tear

    more serious injury involving actual tissue damage rather than overstretching

文法句型

pull + noun phrase (a muscle / possessive + body part)

用法筆記

Almost always takes a muscle or body part as object, usually with an indefinite article ('pull a muscle') or a possessive adjective ('pull his hamstring'). Not used for broken bones or joint injuries.

常見錯誤

❌I pulled my arm.' (too vague)
✅I pulled a muscle in my arm.
💡Specify which muscle or at least 'a muscle' plus location.

11. to carry out a dishonest, illegal, or mischievous act such as a trick, crime, or

11.動詞及物B2
釋義

耍；搞

進行欺騙或不法行為

to carry out a dishonest, illegal, or mischievous act such as a trick, crime, or scam

例句

The gang pulled a clever bank heist that no one saw coming.

那幫人做了一樁巧妙的銀行搶案，沒有人料到。

pull + a + (adjective) + crime noun

Talia pulled a prank on her brother by hiding his phone in the fridge.

Talia 對弟弟耍了一個惡作劇，把手機藏到冰箱裡。

pull a prank/trick on + someone

同義詞
  • commit

    neutral and formal; covers all illegal acts including serious crimes

  • carry out

    more neutral in tone; can be used for both positive and negative actions

文法句型

pull + noun phrase (a trick / a stunt / a heist / a scam)

用法筆記

Colloquial alternative to commit, carry out, or perpetrate. Common objects include tricks, pranks, stunts, heists, scams, and robberies. Not typically used with murder, assault, or other violent crimes.

常見錯誤

❌They pulled a murder last night.
✅They pulled a robbery last night.
💡This sense does not cover violent crimes like murder or assault.

12. to obtain information from a computer system, website, or database by searching

12.動詞及物B1
釋義

擷取；拉取

從網路或資料庫取得資訊

to obtain information from a computer system, website, or database by searching or requesting it

例句

The app pulls weather data from a government website every hour.

這個應用程式每小時從政府網站擷取天氣資料。

pull + data/noun + from + source

Quinn pulled the customer records from the company database.

Quinn 從公司資料庫拉取了客戶記錄。

同義詞
  • retrieve

    more formal; the standard technical term in computing

  • fetch

    informal and common in programming contexts; very similar to pull

  • download

    implies saving a copy to your device; pull is broader and could mean just displaying

反義詞
  • push

    in computing, sending data to a system rather than requesting it

文法句型

pull + noun phrase + from + noun phrase (database/website/source)

用法筆記

Common in computing and data-handling contexts. Often followed by from to specify the source. Similar to retrieve or fetch but slightly more informal.

常見錯誤

❌I pulled the information.' (too vague in a computing context)
✅I pulled the information from the database.
💡Specify the source using 'from'.

pull — 名詞