pull away

離れる、身を引く

人や物から離れること。また、人との心の距離が広がること。

やさしい英語で： To move farther from someone or something, or become less close to them emotionally.

• He tried to hug her, but she pulled away.
• The child pulled away from my hand.
• Lately, I feel he's pulling away from his friends.

使い方： pull away from someone/something (She pulled away from his embrace.)

類義語： move away, withdraw

反対語： move closer

よく使う表現： pull away suddenly, pull away gently

リードを広げる、引き離す

競走や競争で、後ろの相手との差を大きくすること。

やさしい英語で： To get farther ahead of other people in a race or competition.

• The leader began to pull away.
• Our team pulled away in the final minutes.
• Can she pull away from her rivals before the finish?

使い方： pull away from someone (The leading runner pulled away from the rest of the field.)

類義語： draw ahead, extend one's lead

反対語： fall behind

よく使う表現： pull away easily, pull away again