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helm

UK /helm/US /helm/

词源

源自古英语 'helma',意为舵柄或方向盘,与古北欧语 'hjalmr'(舵)相关。

noun

❶ 指船只的舵轮或方向盘,用于控制航向。也比喻领导或掌控某个组织或团队的位置。

“The captain took the helm and steered the ship through the storm.”

(船长掌舵,引导船只穿过风暴。)

“She was at the helm of the company during its most successful years.”

(她在公司最成功的几年里担任领导。)

同义词:wheel, tiller, leadership, control, command

verb

❶ 指掌舵或领导某个组织,通常是主动控制或引导方向的行为。

“He helmed the project to completion despite many challenges.”

(尽管面临许多挑战,他仍领导项目完成了。)

“She will helm the new initiative starting next month.”

(她将从下个月开始领导这项新计划。)

同义词:steer, direct, lead, guide, command

常见短语

at the helm — 指处于领导或控制的位置,常用于描述某人负责某个组织或项目。

“With a visionary leader at the helm, the company thrived.”

(在一位有远见的领导带领下,公司蓬勃发展。)

take the helm — 指接手领导或控制权,通常用于描述某人开始负责某项任务或组织。

“She took the helm of the department after the previous manager retired.”

(在前任经理退休后,她接手了部门的领导工作。)