掣
pull; draw; flash past
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to pull; to drag; to tug
neutralOften used to describe pulling someone or something abruptly.
He suddenly grabbed my arm to stop me from leaving.
Be careful when crossing the road, don't get blocked by passing vehicles.
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Someone behind tugged at the old man's sleeve, and he turned around to look.
The leader's criticism made him feel constrained and unable to advance his work.
His opponent restricted his tactical layout, and he lost the game.
verb
to pull out; to withdraw; to draw
neutralUsed for quickly pulling back a part of the body or taking an object out of a container.
He quickly pulled his hand back to avoid the boiling hot water.
During the lottery event, the host will draw the winning numbers on the spot.
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She pulled a notebook out of her schoolbag and handed it to me.
He pulled a key out of the drawer and unlocked the door.
Seeing the teacher come in, he quickly pulled back his hand that was playing with a phone.
verb
to flash past; to dart quickly
literaryMost commonly used in the fixed phrase 电掣雷鸣 to describe thunder and lightning flashing quickly.
Before the heavy rain came, there were flashes of lightning and rumbles of thunder in the sky, which was very scary.
A meteor flashed across the night sky and vanished in an instant.
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The sports car flashed past the road, kicking up a cloud of dust.
A white light flashed past his eyes, and he closed his eyes subconsciously.
The stage lights flickered on and off, and the shadows darted back and forth on the wall.