bring up short

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To arrest (someone or something's) forward motion; to halt before a goal is reached.
    — The soldiers spurred their horses forward but were brought up short by Lieutenant Montoya.
  2. To startle or interrupt (someone), causing them to stop or reevaluate what they are doing. figuratively
    — I suppose things can go well for just so long before events bring you up short.

词形变化

brings up short present,singular,third-person bringing up short participle,present brought up short participle,past brought up short past
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