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pull

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: pullsQuá khứ: pulledPhân từ 2: pulledV-ing: pulling

The word carries a sense of tension and directional effort. It describes a physical struggle where the object resists movement, creating a feeling of strain or stretch. It is the direct opposite of push, shifting the center of gravity toward the speaker. In social or professional contexts, it refers to an invisible influence or leverage. Having pull means possessing the secret power to manipulate a situation or a person to get a desired result, often through connections rather than official authority.

Countable when referring to a specific tug or a physical attraction (a strong pull). Uncountable when referring to the general quality of influence or leverage a person possesses.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To exert force on something to move it toward oneself.

"He had to pull the heavy door open."

Nội động từ

To move toward a destination by pulling.

"The boat began to pull away from the dock."

Danh từ

An act of pulling or a force that pulls.

"Give the rope a strong pull."

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