tug
UK/tʌg/US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To pull or drag something with great force, often repeatedly.
用力拉，拖拽
n.
A sudden strong pull; a tugboat used to tow larger vessels.
猛拉；拖船
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtugother
=tug
Common Collocations
- 1.tug of war拔河；激烈争夺
- 2.give a tug拽一下，拉一把
- 3.tug at someone's heartstrings触动某人的心弦
- 4.tugboat拖船，拖轮
Example Sentences
- 1.
She felt a sharp tug on her sleeve and turned around.
- 2.
The child gave a tug at his father's hand, eager to move on.
- 3.
A powerful tug pulled the stranded ship safely back to port.