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oar

UK /ɔːr/US /ɔːr/

词源

源自古英语 'ār',与古诺尔斯语 'ár' 同源,意为桨或橹。

noun

❶ 船桨,一种用于划船的长杆状工具,一端扁平或呈勺状,用于在水中推进船只。

“He dipped the oar into the water and began rowing.”

(他把桨浸入水中,开始划船。)

“Each rower held an oar and moved in perfect sync.”

(每位划手都握着一支桨,动作完全同步。)

同义词:paddle, scull, blade

常见短语

put/stick one's oar in — 多管闲事或干涉他人的事务,通常指未经邀请的介入。

“He always sticks his oar in when we're discussing family matters.”

(我们讨论家事时,他总是插嘴干涉。)