Oars Meaning in English
word · lemma: oar
ˈɔɹz
ORZ
ˈɔːz
AWZ
释义
Long poles with flat ends used for rowing or steering a boat by hand.
用法与细微差别
'Oars' are always plural unless talking about a single 'oar'. Used mainly for small boats, not for large ships. Common phrases: 'take up the oars' (start rowing), 'rest on your oars' (stop making effort, figurative). Don't confuse with 'paddle', which is different in shape and usage.
Spanish: remosPortuguese (BR): remosPortuguese (PT): remosChinese (Simplified): 桨Chinese (Traditional): 槳Hindi: चप्पूArabic: مجاذيفBengali: বৈঠাRussian: вёслаJapanese: オールVietnamese: mái chèoKorean: 노Turkish: kürekUrdu: چپوIndonesian: dayung
例句
The boat has two oars.
basic
We need the oars to move the boat.
basic
She is holding the oars.
basic
Don't forget the oars if you want to go out on the lake.
natural
We lost one of the oars in the river!
natural
Everyone grabbed their oars and started rowing as fast as they could.
natural