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单词 push-and-pull
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Definition of push-and-pull in English:

push-and-pull

noun ˌpʊʃ(ə)n(d)ˈpʊl
  • The action or process of pushing and pulling, especially alternately; an instance of this. Also figurative: a contest, a tug of war.

adjective ˌpʊʃ(ə)n(d)ˈpʊl
  • 1That involves, or is operated by means of, pushing and pulling, especially alternately.

  • 2Specifically. Designating (the operation of) a train which can travel in either direction without having its engine turned around.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Partly from push + and + pull, and partly from push + and + pull.

Definition of push-and-pull in US English:

push-and-pull

nounˌpʊʃ(ə)n(d)ˈpʊl
  • The action or process of pushing and pulling, especially alternately; an instance of this. Also figurative: a contest, a tug of war.

adjectiveˌpʊʃ(ə)n(d)ˈpʊl
  • 1That involves, or is operated by means of, pushing and pulling, especially alternately.

  • 2Specifically. Designating (the operation of) a train which can travel in either direction without having its engine turned around.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Partly from push + and + pull, and partly from push + and + pull.

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