pull over
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字面意思: to tug or move something towards the side
Use `pull over` when you need to stop your car at the side of the road temporarily.
15秒了解
- Steer your vehicle to the side of the road and stop.
- Used for breaks, emergencies, or when signaled by police.
- Common in driving contexts and road trip conversations.
意思
This phrase describes the action of steering your vehicle to the side of the road and stopping. It is what you do when you need to check a map, answer a phone call, or when a police officer signals you.
关键例句
3 / 6Driving with a friend
Can you pull over at the next gas station? I need a snack.
Can you pull over at the next gas station? I need a snack.
Seeing a police car
The police officer signaled for me to pull over.
The police officer signaled for me to pull over.
Answering a phone call
Hold on, let me pull over so I can talk safely.
Hold on, let me pull over so I can talk safely.
文化背景
The phrase originates from the era of horse-drawn carriages, where a driver would literally pull the reins to move the horse to the side. Today, it is deeply linked to American car culture and the legal procedure of police traffic stops. In pop culture, 'getting pulled over' is a common trope in comedy and drama alike.
The Separable Rule
You can put the object in the middle! `Pull the car over` sounds very natural and is often used for emphasis.
Don't confuse with 'Pull Out'
Be careful! `Pull out` means to enter traffic from a stopped position. If you say the wrong one, you might cause an accident!
15秒了解
- Steer your vehicle to the side of the road and stop.
- Used for breaks, emergencies, or when signaled by police.
- Common in driving contexts and road trip conversations.
What It Means
Pull over is all about moving a vehicle out of the flow of traffic. Imagine you are driving down a busy street. You see a cool coffee shop or realize you have a flat tire. You steer toward the curb and stop. That is pulling over. It is a phrasal verb, which means the two words work together as one action. Even though you are not literally 'pulling' anything with a rope, the motion of steering feels like a gentle tug toward the edge.
How To Use It
You can use it as a command or a description. You can say pull over or pull the car over. Both are correct. If you are the passenger, you might yell, "Hey, pull over at that gas station!" If you are telling a story later, you would say, "I pulled over because the engine was making a weird clicking sound." It is a very active verb. It implies a temporary stop, not parking your car in a garage for the night. Think of it as a 'pause' button for your driving.
When To Use It
Use it whenever a vehicle needs to stop on the shoulder or curb. It is perfect for road trips when someone needs a bathroom break. Use it if you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. It is also the standard term used in movies when a cop stops a speeder. You can use it in professional settings too, like telling a taxi driver where you want to get out. "Could you pull over right after the bridge?" is a classic line.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use pull over for parking in a designated spot or a garage. If you are putting your car away for the day, use park. Also, do not use it for stopping at a red light or a stop sign. That is just stopping. Pull over requires moving to the side. You also wouldn't use it for a boat or a plane. It is strictly for things with wheels on a road. Unless you are a very confused pilot, keep it to cars, bikes, and trucks.
Cultural Background
In the US and UK, pulling over is a major part of the 'road trip' culture. It represents spontaneity. You see a giant ball of twine or a scenic view, and you pull over. However, it also has a slightly stressful connotation because of traffic police. Getting 'pulled over' is the universal sign that you might be getting a ticket. In many Western countries, there are strict laws about where you can safely pull over, especially on high-speed motorways.
Common Variations
You might hear pull off. This usually means leaving the main highway entirely to find a gas station or hotel. Pull up is different; it means to stop at a specific point, like a driveway or a curb, but usually without the 'emergency' or 'side-of-the-road' feeling of pull over. If someone says pull over!, they want you to stop right now. If they say pull in, they usually mean enter a specific parking lot or driveway.
使用说明
The phrase is neutral and safe for all contexts. Remember that it is a 'separable' phrasal verb, so you can say `pull over the car` or `pull the car over`.
The Separable Rule
You can put the object in the middle! `Pull the car over` sounds very natural and is often used for emphasis.
Don't confuse with 'Pull Out'
Be careful! `Pull out` means to enter traffic from a stopped position. If you say the wrong one, you might cause an accident!
The 'Shoulder' Secret
In the US, the side of a highway is called the `shoulder`. If you pull over, you are 'stopping on the shoulder'.
例句
6Can you pull over at the next gas station? I need a snack.
Can you pull over at the next gas station? I need a snack.
A casual request during a drive.
The police officer signaled for me to pull over.
The police officer signaled for me to pull over.
A standard legal context.
Hold on, let me pull over so I can talk safely.
Hold on, let me pull over so I can talk safely.
Shows responsible driving habits.
I had to pull over because my GPS stopped working!
I had to pull over because my GPS stopped working!
Explaining a temporary stop via text.
He pulled over just to take a picture of a cow.
He pulled over just to take a picture of a cow.
Highlighting a silly reason to stop.
The engine started smoking, so I quickly pulled over to the shoulder.
The engine started smoking, so I quickly pulled over to the shoulder.
Used in a high-stakes or emergency situation.
自我测试
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence.
I missed the turn, so I need to ___ and check the map.
`Pull over` is used when you need to stop at the side of the road to do something like check a map.
Complete the sentence describing a police encounter.
The siren went off, and I was forced to ___.
When the police signal you with a siren, the required action is to `pull over` to the side of the road.
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视觉学习工具
Formality of 'Pull Over'
Yelling at a friend to stop for food.
Pull over! I see a taco truck!
Standard driving instructions or descriptions.
I'll pull over near the park.
Legal or official police reports.
The suspect refused to pull over.
When to Pull Over
Emergency
Flat tire on the highway
Police
Flashing blue lights behind you
Navigation
Checking Google Maps
Sightseeing
Taking a photo of a sunset
常见问题
10 个问题Mostly yes, but it can apply to motorcycles or bicycles too. It essentially applies to any vehicle traveling on a road.
No, if you are walking and you stop, you just stop or step aside. Pull over requires wheels.
It depends on your tone. "Could you please pull over?" is polite, but shouting "Pull over!" sounds like an emergency or an argument.
Pull over is the action of moving to the side to stop briefly. Park is leaving the car in a spot for a longer time.
Yes, if you are the passenger and it's a private bus, but usually, buses pull into stops.
No, it is a standard phrasal verb used in all levels of English, from casual talk to legal documents.
This specifically refers to being stopped by the police. Example: "I got pulled over for speeding."
Only if you are talking about driving. It doesn't have a common metaphorical meaning in business like pivot does.
As a verb, it is two words: pull over. As a noun (like the sweater), it is one word: pullover. Don't mix them up!
The past tense is pulled over. Example: "We pulled over to look at the stars."
相关表达
Pull up
To stop a vehicle at a specific place, like a driveway or a curb.
Pull off
To leave the road you are traveling on, usually to find services.
Pull out
To move a vehicle away from the side of the road into traffic.
Pull in
To move into a specific space, like a garage or a parking lot.
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