大学英语四级/cet4词汇带英文注释(七十三)

　　pull

　　[(1) to use force to move something toward the person or thing using the force; (2) opposite push]

　　Please pull the microphone closer so we can hear you. (1)

　　You have to pull, not push the door to open it. (2)

　　pump

　　[to force a gas or liquid up, into or through]

　　The broken part would not pump fuel from the tank to the engine.

　　punish

　　[to cause pain, suffering or loss for doing something bad or illegal]

　　The judge punished him with a five-year prison sentence.

　　purchase

　　[(1) to buy with money or with something of equal value; (2) that which is bought]

　　Did you purchase your watch in Switzerland? (1)

　　He used a charge card to pay for the purchase. (2)

　　purpose

　　[(1) the reason or desired effect for doing something; (2) goal]

　　What is the purpose of your trip? (1)

　　His only purpose in life was to make her happy. (2)

　　push

　　[(1) to use force to move something away from the person or thing using the force; (2) opposite pull]

　　She pushed him away. (1)

　　Ed pushed the horse and I pulled it. (2)

　　put

　　[(1) to place; (2) to set in position]

　　She put the dog outside. (1)

　　He put the television where everyone could see it. (2)