pull at

language: zh

definitions

  1. to tug or pull something gently or repeatedly
    zh: 轻拉或反复拉扯
  2. to feel a physical or emotional urge to do something
    zh: 感到想要做某事的冲动

examples

  1. He pulled at the thread to see if it was loose.

    他轻拉线头看看是否松动。

  2. She pulled at her hair when she was nervous.

    她紧张时扯头发。