"oar" in Chinese (Simplified)
桨
Definition
一种一端有扁平叶片的长棍,用来划船或控制船只方向。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于划船场景,不要与'paddle'(短桨,用于独木舟)混淆。常见表达有“划桨”、“丢桨”。很少用于比喻。
Examples
He picked up the oar and started rowing.
他拿起**桨**,开始划船。
The boat moved forward with each pull of the oar.
每拉动一次**桨**,船就前进一点。
There is an extra oar under the seat.
座位下有一只备用**桨**。
Oops, I dropped the oar in the water!
哎呀,我把**桨**掉进水里了!
Without the right oar, it’s really hard to steer the boat.
没有合适的**桨**,很难掌控船的方向。
Do you know how to use an oar, or should I row?
你会用**桨**吗,还是我来划?