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Rudder Meaning in English

word

/ˈɹədɝ/
RUH-dur
/ɹˈʌdɐ/
RUH-duh

释义

A rudder is a flat piece on a boat, ship, or aircraft that helps steer and control its direction by turning it left or right.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used in nautical and aviation contexts. In ships and planes, the 'rudder' directly controls steering. Do not confuse with 'oar' (for rowing) or 'steering wheel' (drives the rudder). In metaphorical use, 'rudderless' means without direction or control.

例句

The ship turned when the captain moved the rudder.

basic

A plane's rudder helps it turn in the air.

basic

Without a rudder, a boat cannot be steered properly.

basic

The fishing boat’s rudder got stuck on a rock.

natural

She studied how tiny changes to the rudder affect a plane’s flight.

natural

After the storm, we realized our rudder had broken off.

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