英语词汇“oar”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

stick (one's) oar in(to) (something)

1. To offer or express one's opinion (on some matter), even though it was not asked for or desired. Primarily heard in UK. I don't know why you feel you have to stick your oar into every dispute Terry and I are having. The members of the board are perfectly capable of arriving at a decision of their own accord, so I'll thank you for not sticking your oar in, Tom.

2. To involve oneself in an intrusive or nosy manner into something that is not one's business or responsibility. Primarily heard in UK. I wish my neighbors would quit sticking their oars in and just leave us alone! Liam, don't stick your oar into your brother's affairs—he can manage well enough on his own.

rest on (one's) oars

To relax after achieving a goal or doing a physically strenuous activity (such as rowing, as the phrase suggests). I know you're happy to have won the election, but you can't just rest on your oars—you need to start planning your first act as class president now. After painting all morning, I had to rest on my oars for a bit before I moved on to the next room.

put (one's) oar in(to) (something)

1. To offer or express one's opinion (on some matter), even though it was not asked for or desired. I don't know why you feel you have to put your oar into every dispute Terry and I are having. The members of the board are perfectly capable of arriving at a decision of their own accord, so I'll thank you for not putting your oar in, Tom.

2. To involve oneself in an intrusive or nosy manner into something that is not one's business or responsibility. I wish my neighbors would quit putting their oars in and just leave us alone! Liam, don't put your oar into your brother's affairs—he can manage well enough on his own.

have both oars in the water

To be and remain in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition; to not be subject to extreme emotional reactions or affected by exceptional changes in one's situation. My father has always been a rock of level-headed judgment and advice. Even during our family's lowest points, he was always able to have both oars in the water. It's clear to see from his handling of the young team this season that he's a coach who has both oars in the water. I never worry about our eldest daughter's future. She usually has both oars in the water.

keep both oars in the water

To be and remain in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition; to not be subject to extreme emotional reactions or affected by exceptional changes in one's situation. My father has always been a rock of level-headed judgment and advice. Even during our family's lowest points, he was always able to keep both oars in the water. It's clear to see from his handling of the young team this season that he's a coach who keeps both oars in the water. I never worry about our eldest daughter's future. She usually keeps both oars in the water.

with both oars in the water

Remaining in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition. It's clear to see from his handling of the young team this season that he's a coach with both oars in the water. You need to approach this trial with both oars in the water—if you let your emotions get the better of you, it could end up costing the company millions. I never worry about our eldest daughter's future. She's a girl with both oars in the water.

have just one oar in the water

Rur. to not be thinking clearly. Tom has some crazy plan for opening his own restaurant. If you ask me, he has just one oar in the water. She has just one oar in the water if she thinks Bill is going to pay any attention to her.

put one's oar in

and stick one's oar in; put one's two cents(' worth) in

Fig. to add one's comments or opinion, even if unwanted or unasked for. You don't need to put your oar in. I don't need your advice. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have stuck my oar in when you were arguing with your wife. Do you mind if I put in my oar? I have a suggestion. There is no need for you to put in your two cents' worth.

put one's oar in

Interfere with something or insert one's opinion, as in I'll thank you not to put your oar in when we're discussing a private matter. This term, referring to helping to row a boat, was first recorded in Charles Coffey's 1731 play The Devil to Pay: "I will govern my own house without your putting in an oar."

put your oar in (something)

stick your oar in (something)

mainly BRITISH, INFORMAL

If someone puts their oar in or sticks their oar in, they interfere in a situation or an argument. He let them say what they wanted to say without feeling the need to put his oar in; he is obviously a good listener. He should try to sort out his own affairs instead of sticking his oar in other people's business. Note: This comes from an old expression `to have an oar in every man's boat', meaning to interfere in other people's business.

rest on your oars

lean on your oars

BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONED

If a person or organization rests on their oars or leans on their oars, they do not work hard enough to make sure that they remain successful or get things done. The company has been resting on its oars and its competitors are catching up. Firms often take their time over making necessary changes, leaning on their oars while another study is done and another year goes by.

keep both oars in the water

maintain a calm equilibrium in your life and affairs.

rest on your oars

1 cease rowing by leaning on the handles of your oars, thereby lifting them horizontally out of the water. 2 relax your efforts.

A US variant of this phrase is lay on your oars .

stick (or poke or put or shove) your oar in

give an opinion or advice without being asked. informal

1992 Daily Telegraph My only minor fault is I sometimes like putting my oar in…and my advice can be a little brutal.

put/stick your ˈoar in

(British English, informal) interfere in the affairs of other people: This project is nothing to do with Dave. Why does he keep trying to stick his oar in all the time?

put one's oar in, to

To insert one’s opinion; to interfere in someone else’s business. This term, with its analogy to contributing one’s efforts to rowing a boat, dates from the late sixteenth century. Charles Coffey used it in his play The Devil to Pay (1731): “I will govern my own house without your putting in an oar” (1:2).

词汇	oar
释义	oar noun► put your oar in; put in your oar; shove in your oarto interfere in someone else's business UK, 1730 idiomoarput/stick your oar in BrEBrEto try to be involved in other people's affairs, when they do not want you to be:I don't think you should write to Sheila, we'd just be sticking our oar in where we're not wanted.We don't want McNab putting his oar in - your father's a doctor, he can look after himself. stick (one's) oar in(to) (something) 1. To offer or express one's opinion (on some matter), even though it was not asked for or desired. Primarily heard in UK. I don't know why you feel you have to stick your oar into every dispute Terry and I are having. The members of the board are perfectly capable of arriving at a decision of their own accord, so I'll thank you for not sticking your oar in, Tom. 2. To involve oneself in an intrusive or nosy manner into something that is not one's business or responsibility. Primarily heard in UK. I wish my neighbors would quit sticking their oars in and just leave us alone! Liam, don't stick your oar into your brother's affairs—he can manage well enough on his own. rest on (one's) oars To relax after achieving a goal or doing a physically strenuous activity (such as rowing, as the phrase suggests). I know you're happy to have won the election, but you can't just rest on your oars—you need to start planning your first act as class president now. After painting all morning, I had to rest on my oars for a bit before I moved on to the next room. put (one's) oar in(to) (something) 1. To offer or express one's opinion (on some matter), even though it was not asked for or desired. I don't know why you feel you have to put your oar into every dispute Terry and I are having. The members of the board are perfectly capable of arriving at a decision of their own accord, so I'll thank you for not putting your oar in, Tom. 2. To involve oneself in an intrusive or nosy manner into something that is not one's business or responsibility. I wish my neighbors would quit putting their oars in and just leave us alone! Liam, don't put your oar into your brother's affairs—he can manage well enough on his own. have both oars in the water To be and remain in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition; to not be subject to extreme emotional reactions or affected by exceptional changes in one's situation. My father has always been a rock of level-headed judgment and advice. Even during our family's lowest points, he was always able to have both oars in the water. It's clear to see from his handling of the young team this season that he's a coach who has both oars in the water. I never worry about our eldest daughter's future. She usually has both oars in the water. keep both oars in the water To be and remain in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition; to not be subject to extreme emotional reactions or affected by exceptional changes in one's situation. My father has always been a rock of level-headed judgment and advice. Even during our family's lowest points, he was always able to keep both oars in the water. It's clear to see from his handling of the young team this season that he's a coach who keeps both oars in the water. I never worry about our eldest daughter's future. She usually keeps both oars in the water. with both oars in the water Remaining in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition. It's clear to see from his handling of the young team this season that he's a coach with both oars in the water. You need to approach this trial with both oars in the water—if you let your emotions get the better of you, it could end up costing the company millions. I never worry about our eldest daughter's future. She's a girl with both oars in the water. have just one oar in the water Rur. to not be thinking clearly. Tom has some crazy plan for opening his own restaurant. If you ask me, he has just one oar in the water. She has just one oar in the water if she thinks Bill is going to pay any attention to her. put one's oar in and stick one's oar in; put one's two cents(' worth) in Fig. to add one's comments or opinion, even if unwanted or unasked for. You don't need to put your oar in. I don't need your advice. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have stuck my oar in when you were arguing with your wife. Do you mind if I put in my oar? I have a suggestion. There is no need for you to put in your two cents' worth. put one's oar in Interfere with something or insert one's opinion, as in I'll thank you not to put your oar in when we're discussing a private matter. This term, referring to helping to row a boat, was first recorded in Charles Coffey's 1731 play The Devil to Pay: "I will govern my own house without your putting in an oar." put your oar in (something) or stick your oar in (something) mainly BRITISH, INFORMAL If someone puts their oar in or sticks their oar in, they interfere in a situation or an argument. He let them say what they wanted to say without feeling the need to put his oar in; he is obviously a good listener. He should try to sort out his own affairs instead of sticking his oar in other people's business. Note: This comes from an old expression `to have an oar in every man's boat', meaning to interfere in other people's business. rest on your oars or lean on your oars BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONED If a person or organization rests on their oars or leans on their oars, they do not work hard enough to make sure that they remain successful or get things done. The company has been resting on its oars and its competitors are catching up. Firms often take their time over making necessary changes, leaning on their oars while another study is done and another year goes by. keep both oars in the water maintain a calm equilibrium in your life and affairs. rest on your oars 1 cease rowing by leaning on the handles of your oars, thereby lifting them horizontally out of the water. 2 relax your efforts. A US variant of this phrase is lay on your oars . stick (or poke or put or shove) your oar in give an opinion or advice without being asked. informal 1992 Daily Telegraph My only minor fault is I sometimes like putting my oar in…and my advice can be a little brutal. put/stick your ˈoar in (British English, informal) interfere in the affairs of other people: This project is nothing to do with Dave. Why does he keep trying to stick his oar in all the time? put one's oar in, to To insert one’s opinion; to interfere in someone else’s business. This term, with its analogy to contributing one’s efforts to rowing a boat, dates from the late sixteenth century. Charles Coffey used it in his play The Devil to Pay (1731): “I will govern my own house without your putting in an oar” (1:2).
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