obtrude

IPA/əbˈtruːd/
KK[əbtrˈud]IPA/əbˈtruːd/

obtrude — verb

  • obtrudepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • obtrudeshe / she / it
  • obtrudedpast simple
  • obtruding-ing form

1. to push yourself, an opinion, or something unwanted into a situation where it is

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C2
釋義

to push yourself, an opinion, or something unwanted into a situation where it is not welcome, so it interrupts people or takes their attention.

例句

Felix obtruded his own travel problems into every meeting about the budget.

obtrude + object + into + event

The smell of paint obtruded on Lan's quiet dinner.

intransitive: obtrude on + social situation

同義詞
  • impose

    'Impose' is broader and often used for duties, rules, or burdens, while 'obtrude' stresses an unwelcome interruption into attention.

  • intrude

    'Intrude' is more common and often focuses on entering a place or private matter; 'obtrude' is more formal and can describe ideas, smells, or memories forcing themselves in.

  • foist

    'Foist' usually means making someone accept something by trick or pressure; 'obtrude' focuses on forcing it into the situation or attention.

反義詞
  • withhold

    to keep an opinion or information back instead of forcing it on others.

  • hold back

    to restrain yourself rather than pushing into a conversation or situation.

文法句型

obtrude something on/upon someone

obtrude on/upon someone

obtrude into a situation

用法筆記

Often followed by on, upon, or into when something unwanted breaks into a situation. The subject or object may be a person, an opinion, a memory, a smell, or a sound. It is more formal and more strongly negative than everyday verbs such as 'push in' or 'butt in'.

常見錯誤

❌Felix obtruded his opinion to the class.
✅Felix obtruded his opinion on the class.
💡'obtrude' normally takes 'on' or 'upon' when something is forced onto other people.