"pull a knife" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 掏出刀子
• 拔出刀

Definition

突然掏出刀子，通常用來威脅或準備攻擊他人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

非正式用語，比較戲劇化，常在新聞或故事出現，指威脅而不是做菜時拿刀。常見於 'pull a knife on someone' 之類的說法。

Examples

He tried to pull a knife, but the guard stopped him.

他試圖**掏出刀子**，但警衛阻止了他。

If someone pulls a knife on you, call for help immediately.

如果有人對你**掏出刀子**，請立刻呼救。

The suspect pulled a knife during the argument.

嫌疑人在爭吵時**掏出刀子**。

When he saw trouble, he didn't hesitate to pull a knife.

一看到有麻煩，他毫不猶豫地**掏出刀子**。

Nobody expected him to pull a knife at the party.

沒人想到他會在聚會上**掏出刀子**。

The man suddenly pulled a knife and demanded money.

那名男子突然**掏出刀子**，勒索錢財。