Pull over
Meaning: To move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop, especially when directed by police.
Getting pulled over by the cops is a universal American driving experience. The phrase can be used as a command by police ('Pull over!') or as a description ('I got pulled over'). It also applies to stopping voluntarily for any reason — to check a map, answer a phone, or deal with a crying kid in the backseat.
Examples
- I got pulled over for doing 85 in a 65 zone. 我在限速65的路上开到85,被警察拦下来了。Me paró la policía por ir a 135 en una zona de 105.65マイル制限の道で85マイル出してたら、警察に止められた。65마일 구간에서 85마일로 달리다가 경찰에게 정차 당했어.
- Pull over at the next gas station — I need to use the restroom. 到下一个加油站靠边停一下——我要上厕所。Para en la siguiente gasolinera: necesito ir al baño.次のガソリンスタンドに寄って——トイレに行きたいんだ。다음 주유소에서 세워 — 화장실 가야 해.
- The officer pulled me over because my taillight was out. 那个警察因为我的尾灯坏了把我拦下来了。El agente me paró porque tenía una luz trasera fundida.テールランプが切れてたから、警察官に止められた。테일라이트가 나가서 경찰관이 세웠어.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: driving, law enforcement, travel
Tone: varies — nervous (police), casual (voluntary)
✓ Do Say
- I got pulled over on the way home.回家路上被警察拦了。Me paró la policía de camino a casa.帰り道で警察に止められたよ。집에 오는 길에 경찰에게 세워졌어.
- Pull over here — this looks like a good spot.在这儿靠边停一下——这地方不错。Para aquí: este parece un buen sitio.ここに車を停めて——いい場所っぽいよ。여기에 세워 — 여기 좋은 것 같아.
✗ Don't Say
- Don't confuse 'pull over' (stop) with 'pull out' (leave a parking spot or merge into traffic)不要把'pull over'(靠边停车)和'pull out'(驶出停车位或并入车流)搞混No confundas 'pull over' (detenerse) con 'pull out' (salir de un aparcamiento o incorporarse al tráfico)「pull over」(停車する)と「pull out」(駐車スペースから出る、合流する)を混同しないこと'pull over'(차를 세우다)와 'pull out'(주차 자리에서 나오거나 차선에 합류하다)를 혼동하지 말 것
Origin & History
American English from the early automotive era. The phrase describes the physical act of pulling the steering wheel to guide the car over to the shoulder of the road.
Cultural Context
Era: Early 20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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