At the helm Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɛɫm
AT thuh HELM
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɛlm
AT thuh HELM
释义
In charge or in control of something, especially an organization or group. Originally refers to steering a ship but is now mostly used for leadership roles.
用法与细微差别
Mainly metaphorical for leadership, often in business or politics. Not used for everyday physical control, but for steering organizations or groups. Common: 'be at the helm of (something)'. Can imply responsibility during critical times.
Spanish: al mando - al timónPortuguese (BR): no comando - à frentePortuguese (PT): ao leme - no comandoChinese (Simplified): 掌舵 - 领导Chinese (Traditional): 掌舵 - 領導Hindi: संचालन कर रहा है - नेतृत्व कर रहा हैArabic: على رأس القيادة - يدير الوضعBengali: নেতৃত্বে - দায়িত্বেRussian: у руля - во главеJapanese: 舵を取っている - 指揮を執っているVietnamese: nắm quyền - đứng đầuKorean: 지휘하다 - 책임지다Turkish: başında - yönetimindeUrdu: سربراہی میں - قیادت میںIndonesian: memimpin - memegang kendali
例句
She is at the helm of the new project.
basic
The president is at the helm during this crisis.
basic
Who will be at the helm next year?
basic
With Julia at the helm, the team reached new heights.
natural
It's reassuring to know Claire is at the helm of this operation.
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Since taking over, Tom has really proved himself at the helm.
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