helm
/helm/ (bre, ipa) · /helm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhelm/ (ame, mw)
helm — 名詞
- helmsingular
- helmsplural
1. the wheel, handle, or lever on a vessel that you turn or move to guide the craft
舵輪
船隻的操控裝置
the wheel, handle, or lever on a vessel that you turn or move to guide the craft left or right
The captain gripped the helm firmly as the waves rocked the boat from side to side.
船長緊緊握住舵輪，因為海浪不斷地搖晃船身。
collocation: grip the helm
The old wooden helm creaked as the sailor turned it hard to the right.
老舊的木製舵輪在船員用力向右轉動時發出嘎吱聲。
collocation: turn the helm
Tran took hold of the helm and turned it gently to the left.
Tran 握住舵輪，輕輕地將船轉向左邊。
The storm damaged the helm, so the crew had to steer with a spare lever.
暴風雨損壞了舵輪，船員只好用備用的操縱桿來掌舵。
Rainwater pooled on the helm, so Yuki dried his hands on his coat before grabbing the wheel.
雨水積在舵輪上，Yuki 只好在外套上擦乾雙手才握住方向盤。
- wheel
more general term; 'wheel' can refer to any round steering device, while 'helm' is the specific nautical term
- tiller
a long handle used for steering smaller boats, not a wheel
- steering mechanism
more technical and formal; covers all types of steering controls
文法句型
the helm
a helm
用法筆記
The helm refers to the steering mechanism itself (wheel or tiller), not the rudder — the rudder is the flat piece underwater that turns the ship when the helm is moved.
常見錯誤
2. the state or position of being officially in charge of an organisation or compan
主導權
掌管組織的職位
the state or position of being officially in charge of an organisation or company
Dr. Okafor spent fifteen years at the helm of the city's largest hospital.
Okafor 醫師在市立最大醫院掌舵了十五年。
phrase: at the helm of [organization]
A younger generation now stands at the helm of the family business.
年輕一代如今在這個家族企業之中掌舵。
phrase: stand at the helm
The board members argued for weeks about who should be at the helm of the project.
董事會成員為了該由誰主導這個專案，爭論了好幾週。
With experienced leaders at the helm, the company avoided layoffs during the recession.
有經驗豐富的領導者掌舵，這家公司才能在經濟衰退期間避免裁員。
The non-profit organisation flourished with Amara at the helm.
這家非營利組織在 Amara 的帶領下蓬勃發展。
- command
more authoritative; 'in command' implies the power to give orders, while 'at the helm' suggests guiding rather than ordering
- charge
more general; 'in charge of' is less metaphorical and suits any level of responsibility
- leadership
focuses on the quality and role of leading, while 'helm' emphasises the position of control
文法句型
at the helm of [organization]
at the helm
用法筆記
This is the most common use of 'helm' in everyday language. Almost always appears in the phrase 'at the helm of [organisation]' or 'at the helm'. Subject is typically a person or group in a leadership role.
常見錯誤
3. the act of starting to lead and make decisions for an organisation or group, esp
接手主導
開始掌管組織
the act of starting to lead and make decisions for an organisation or group, especially during a period of change
The founder decided to retire and let her daughter take the helm.
創辦人決定退休，讓女兒接手主導公司。
phrase: take the helm
After months of losses, a new director was asked to take the helm.
歷經數月的虧損後，董事會邀請一位新主管來接手主導。
Kwame took the helm of the struggling organisation and turned it around quickly.
Kwame 接手主導這家陷入困境的組織，並迅速讓它轉虧為盈。
Nobody wanted to take the helm while the company was losing its biggest client.
在公司即將失去最大客戶的時候，沒有人願意接手主導。
The board offered her the chance to take the helm of the European branch office.
董事會給她一個機會，讓她接手主導歐洲分公司。
- takeover
can be hostile or forced, while 'take the helm' implies a willing assumption of leadership
- assume control
more formal and neutral; does not carry the nautical metaphor of 'helm'
文法句型
take the helm (of [organization])
用法筆記
Distinguish from noun sense 2: this sense focuses on the moment of taking control, while sense 2 (ORGANISATION CONTROL) describes the ongoing state of being in charge. Typically used in the phrase 'take the helm (of).'
helm — 動詞
- helmpresent simple I / you / we / they
- helms3rd person singular
- helming-ing form
- helmedpast simple
1. to manage and direct the activities of a group, company, or project, taking resp
掌管；主導
管理並指揮
to manage and direct the activities of a group, company, or project, taking responsibility for its success
Chen helmed the marketing department for eight years before retiring.
Chen 掌管行銷部門八年後退休。
collocation: helm a department
A well-known director was chosen to helm the new film project in Mumbai.
一位知名導演獲選主導這部在孟買拍攝的新電影。
collocation: helm a film / project
The committee asked Lucia to helm the annual fundraising campaign this year.
委員會請 Lucia 主導今年的年度募款活動。
Vikram was proud to helm a customer-service team that won Best in Region three years running.
Vikram 很自豪能帶領一支客服團隊連續三年獲得區域最佳獎。
The company needs someone experienced to helm the overseas expansion project.
這家公司需要一位有經驗的人來主導海外擴張計畫。
文法句型
helm + [organization/project]
用法筆記
More common in formal or written English than everyday speech. Often used in creative or business contexts (helm a film, helm a division). 'Lead' or 'manage' are more common alternatives in conversation.
常見錯誤
2. to guide any boat or other sea vessel in a desired direction by operating the st
掌舵
操控船隻方向
to guide any boat or other sea vessel in a desired direction by operating the steering wheel or handle
The sailor taught his nephew how to helm the small fishing boat.
那位水手教他的姪子如何掌舵這艘小漁船。
collocation: helm a boat
An experienced captain helmed the ship safely through the narrow channel.
一位經驗豐富的船長安全地掌舵，讓船隻通過狹窄的航道。
Mei learned to helm a sailboat during her summer holiday last year.
Mei 去年暑假學會了如何掌舵帆船。
The crew took turns to helm the vessel on the long ocean journey.
船員們輪流在漫長的遠洋航行中掌舵。
Helming a thirty-foot sailboat in strong gusts requires both strength and quick reflexes.
在強風中掌舵一艘三十英尺的帆船，既需要力氣也需要快速的反應。
文法句型
helm + [boat/ship]
用法筆記
Technical nautical term. In everyday conversation about boats, 'steer' is far more common. This sense is typically used in written narratives, historical accounts, or instructional contexts about sailing.