拖
drag; pull; delay; hold back
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to drag; to pull; to haul
Used when describing pulling objects along a surface.
The workers are dragging the boat to the shore.
Could you help me mop the floor?
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
This truck can haul ten tons of cargo.
They are dragging the heavy box with a rope.
The locomotive is pulling twelve train cars forward.
verb
to hang down; to trail
Describes something hanging down behind the body.
That little girl is running with her braids trailing behind.
This dog has a long tail trailing behind.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
Her skirt hem trails on the ground.
The old man walks slowly with dragging feet.
The vine trails with long tendrils.
verb
to delay; to procrastinate; to prolong
Used when describing extending time unnecessarily or prolonging an action.
We can't delay any longer; we must act immediately.
This work has dragged on too long; it should be completed as soon as possible.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
He draws out his voice when speaking.
Don't procrastinate on your homework; finish it today.
The meeting dragged on for three hours before ending.
verb
to hinder; to impede; to tie down
Used when describing holding someone back or creating a burden.
Family burdens have hindered his career development.
We need to hold off the enemy and wait for reinforcements.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
Don't let past failures hold you back.
He didn't want to burden his family, so he decided to leave alone.
This problem has slowed down the entire project's progress.
proper noun
a surname
Used as a family name.
My teacher's surname is Tuo.
Mr. Tuo is our company's new manager.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
Do you know anyone from the Tuo family?
The surname Tuo is not very common in China.
Tuo Xiaoming is my classmate.