Related to word: pin
Phrasal Verb
to compel someone to give specific information or to make a definitive choice
使某人清楚地说明；要求某人作出决定
I tried to pin him down on his plan, but he kept beating around the bush.
我试图让他明确说出他的计划，但他一直拐弯抹角。
During the meeting, the manager wanted to pin down each team member to clarify their position.
在会议中，经理想要让每位团队成员明确他们的立场。
I need you to pin down whether you accept this offer today, as I can’t wait any longer.
我需要你今天明确是否接受这个提议，因为我不能再等了。
to prevent someone from fleeing by encircling them and using gunfire to stop any attempt to escape
包围射击，使之无法逃脱
The police pinned the suspects down in the alley, ultimately cornering them so they could not escape.
警察在巷子里包围了嫌犯，最终将他们逼入绝境，使其无法逃脱。
During the battle, the soldiers needed to act quickly to pin down the enemy's escape route.
在战斗中，士兵们需要迅速行动以封锁敌人的逃跑路线。
The hunters worked together to pin down the game, preventing it from escaping.
猎人们协力包围猎物，防止其逃脱。