| 单词 | to draw up short |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto draw up short c. transitive. To cause (a person) to abruptly discontinue a course of action; (also) to interrupt (a person) in speaking, esp. with an expression of dissent or disapproval. Frequently as to draw up short. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ceasing > cease from (an action or operation) [verb (transitive)] > cause to desist ceasec1320 stint1338 stop1393 apausea1555 to knock off1651 surcease1791 to draw up1861 the mind > language > speech > interruption > interrupt (speech) [verb (transitive)] > interrupt (a person) to fang upa1400 interrupt1413 interpel1541 catch1670 to take up1885 to draw up1905 1861 R. Swinhoe Narr. N. China Campaign 1860 v. 89 The firing on our side drew them up sharp before they came too near.., and after a brief space of indecision they retreated. 1882 ‘J. M'Govan’ Hunted Down (ed. 5) 90 Ross..hurried on..till he reached the hay-ricks, when a bundle of rags lying on the ground..drew him up with an exclamation of surprise. 1905 O. Agnus Root xi. 145 She treated him..with cold politeness, and drew him up sharply when he ventured to speak with any warmth by a reference to the family feud. 1988 R. Powers Prisoner's Dilemma (1996) i. 25 Something mysterious and convincing in the litany draws the four of them up short for a minute, just listening. 2015 D. Cowan Witness Undercover i. 12 What if she needed to be protected from him? The thought drew her up short. Where had that come from? < as lemmas |
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