bring （或pull）someone up short

更新日期：2026-08-14

词语	bring （或pull）someone up short
释义	bring （或pull）someone up short make someone check or pause abruptly 使突然受阻（或中断）： he was entering the office when he was brought up short by the sight of John. 他正要进办公室, 突然见到约翰而止步。
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