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pull up short

/pʊl ʌp ʃɔːrt/

翻译: 突然停止移动或正在做的事,常因惊讶或遇到意外障碍。

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/pʊl ʌp ʃɔːrt/C1informal
  • zh突然停止移动或正在做的事,常因惊讶或遇到意外障碍。

To suddenly stop moving or stop what one is doing, often in surprise or because of an unexpected obstacle.

  1. Stop abruptlyB2informal

    To suddenly stop moving or stop someone or something from moving.

    zh突然停下

    • The driver pulled up short when a child ran into the street.
    • She pulled up short at the edge of the cliff.
    • He pulled the horse up short just before the fence.
  2. Interrupt or halt an actionB2informal

    To suddenly stop an activity or process.

    zh突然停止

    • The manager pulled up short when he saw the mistake in the report.
    • She pulled up short in the middle of her speech.
    • The project was pulled up short due to lack of funding.