vt.

1. 用力拉（或拖）
   Tug the drawer and it will open.

   这抽屉用劲一拉就可以拉开。

2. 用拖船拖（或顶）
3. 用飞机拖（滑翔机）

vi.

1. 用力拉（或拖）[（+at）]
   The child tugged at his mother's sleeve.

   小孩拉了拉他妈妈的衣袖。

2. 竞争
3. 努力做，奋斗
   He tugged all the year round to feed and clothe his family.

   他终年为全家提供衣食而劳碌。

n.[C]

1. 猛拉；强大的拉力
   He gave the handle a gentle tug.

   他轻轻地拉了一下把手。

2. 牵引，拖曳
3. 竞争
4. 苦干；辛苦
5. 缰绳；【美】绳子
6. 拖船；（滑翔机的）拖航飞机
   Tugs were sent to the damaged oil tankers.

   拖船被派去拉损坏了的油船。

v.

1. pull hard or suddenly.
2. tow (a ship) with a tugboat.

n.

1. a hard or sudden pull.
2. (also tugboat) a small, powerful boat used for towing larger ships, especially in harbour.
   ▸an aircraft towing a glider.
3. a loop from a horse's saddle which supports a shaft or trace.