haul
noun
Definitions of haul noun
amount(數量)
- C2Countable(可數名詞)
a large quantity of items that have been acquired illegally or stolen
(贓物或非法物品的)一大批;大量
a significant cache of weapons/drugs
一大批武器/毒品
The police uncovered a large haul of smuggled tobacco during the raid.
警方在突襲中發現了大量走私菸草。
They discovered a substantial haul of stolen artwork in the abandoned warehouse.
他們在廢棄的倉庫中發現了大量被盜的藝術品。
fish(漁獲)
- Countable(可數名詞)
the quantity of fish that has been caught during a fishing trip
(魚的)捕獲量
The fishermen have had poor hauls this year.
漁民今年的捕獲量很差。
Their hauls have decreased significantly due to overfishing.
由於過度捕撈,他們的捕獲量已大幅減少。
The fishing vessel had a considerable haul on this trip out to sea.
這艘漁船在這次出海時捕獲了大量的魚。
journey(旅程)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a journey, often one that is long and strenuous
艱難的旅程
We still had a long haul back to civilization.
我們還有一段漫長的路程才能回到文明世界。
The long haul over the mountains was a major challenge for the hikers.
翻越山脈的漫長旅程對登山者來說是一項重大挑戰。
That long haul flight was truly exhausting.
那次長途飛行真是令人精疲力盡。
verb
Definitions of haul verb
- C2Transitive(及物動詞)
to pull or drag something heavy with considerable effort
(用力)拽;拖(重物)
They hauled the supplies up the mountain with difficulty.
他們費力地把補給品拉上山。
She hauled the heavy suitcase across the station.
她拖著沉重的行李箱穿過車站。
The workers hauled the massive steel beam into position together.
工人們一起把那根巨大的鋼樑拖到定位。
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to move or take someone or something to a place, often using force
拉;拖
They hauled the protester away from the crowd.
他們把抗議者從人群中拖走。
The police hauled the suspect into the police car.
警察把嫌疑人拖進警車。
He was hauled into the office for a lecture.
他被拖進辦公室訓話。
Idioms
- haul ass
To move very quickly away from a place; to leave quickly.
閃人(俚語)
• Upon hearing the alarm, we hauled ass immediately.
一聽到警報聲,我們立刻快速離開。
- a long haul
Something that requires sustained effort and time over an extended period, rather than being completed quickly.
長期工作
• The company's recovery won't be quick; this is the beginning of a long haul.
公司的復甦不會很快;這是一個漫長過程的開始。
Phrasal Verbs of haul
- haul someone up
to compel an individual to attend a specific place or meet someone, typically for punishment or to account for their actions
受到講訓;受到調查
• If you don’t complete your assignments on time, the teacher will haul you up to the office to explain your late submission.
如果你沒有按時完成作業,老師會把你叫到辦公室解釋遲交的原因。