| 释义 |
† underˈpull, v. Obs.
[under-1 8 a.]
intr. To work secretly; to act in matters without appearing to do so.
1697Collier Ess. Mor. Subj. ii. (1703) 142 Covetousness..engages honour in the most scandalous intrigues, and makes it under-pull to cheats and sharpers. a1734North Life Ld. Guilford (1742) I. 24 His Lordship,..during his Incapacity to practise aboveboard, was contented to under⁓pull, as they call it, and managed diverse Suits for his Country Friends and Relations. |