"stroker" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 劃手（賽艇/游泳）- 撫摸者
• 操作者（機器）

Definition

「stroker」通常指帶領划船或游泳、負責掌控節奏的人，也可指做輕柔重複動作（如撫摸）的人，或用來回動作操作機械的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

最常用於運動場合，特別是划船和游泳（主劃手）。作為“撫摸者”用法不常見，也少指撫摸動物的人。用於機械術語時較為技術性。

Examples

The stroker sits at the front of the boat and sets the pace for the team.

**劃手** 坐在船頭，為團隊設定節奏。

The new machine needs an experienced stroker to operate it smoothly.

這臺新機器需要有經驗的**操作員**來順利操作。

In swimming relay teams, the stroker starts the race and sets the speed.

在游泳接力隊中，**主要游泳者**開場並設定速度。

Everyone trusts the stroker to keep a steady pace during the competition.

大家相信**劃手**能在比賽中維持穩定節奏。

He's known as the 'cat stroker' in the neighborhood because he always stops to pet every animal he meets.

他在社區被稱為「**貓咪撫摸者**」，因為總會停下來摸遇到的每隻動物。

The engine needs a skilled stroker to prevent it from jamming.

這臺引擎需要有經驗的**操作員**才能避免卡住。