2N-COUNT (盖肩膀或膝盖以保暖的)围毯,小毯子 A rug is a small blanket which you use to cover your shoulders or your knees to keep them warm. (盖肩膀或膝盖以保暖的)围毯,小毯子 [mainly British]
The old lady was seated in her chair at the window, a rug over her knees.
3PHRASE 不再支持;停止帮助 If someone pulls the rug from under a person or thing or pulls the rug from under someone's feet, they stop giving their help or support. to sweep something under the rug→see: sweep不再支持;停止帮助
If the banks opt to pull the rug from under the ill-fated project, it will go into liquidation.