(Gives the roller towel a pull.) Wish I 'd though of that sooner. Seems mean to talk about her for not having things slicked up when she had to come away in such a hurry.

(拉一下环状毛巾)真希望我能早点儿想到这点，似乎有意要说她在不得不那样匆忙离开家时没有把东西收拾整洁。

youdao

Up to that point, I'd never really considered the possibility that I might not have the opportunity to pull the trigger at all, for want of a target.

WSJ: Going the Whole Hog at a Hunting School

I'd be happy if someone gave me the plug to pull.

BBC: Obituary: Michael Winner