1. The child kept pulling at his mother’s sleeve.
孩子不停地拉扯他妈妈的袖子。

2. The strong wind pulled at the branches of the tree.
强风拉扯着树枝。

3. She gently pulled at the rope to test its strength.
她轻轻拉了拉绳子以测试它的强度。

4. The sad story pulled at my emotions.
这个悲伤的故事触动了我的情感。

A: The boy is pulling at his father’s coat.
A：那个男孩正在拉他父亲的外套。

B: Maybe he wants attention.
B：也许他想引起注意。

1) 用手或身体拉扯某物的动作
2) 吸引或影响情感或注意力的行为
3) 轻微用力向外或向下拉

1. 拉扯；轻轻用力拉某物

e.g. She pulled at his arm to get his attention.
她拉了拉他的手臂以引起注意。

2. 触动（情感或注意力）

e.g. The scene pulled at my heart.
这个场景触动了我的心。

phrasal verb

1. To pull something lightly or repeatedly, often with effort or emotion.

Synonym: tug, yank gently