obtrude

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

obtrude — 動詞

  • 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

強加於；闖入

把自己或討厭的事硬塞進情境

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.

Felix 在每場討論預算的會議裡，都把自己的旅行麻煩強加於大家。

obtrude + object + into + event

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

油漆味闖入了 Lan 安靜的晚餐時光。

intransitive: obtrude on + social situation

常見搭配
  • obtrude an opinion
  • obtrude on others
  • obtrude into a conversation
  • obtrude on the mind
  • obtrude oneself
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.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • obtrude an opinion
  • obtrude oneself
  • obtrude a memory

副詞搭配

  • rudely obtrude
  • needlessly obtrude

常用片語

  • obtrude on the mind
  • obtrude on a discussion

介系詞搭配

  • obtrude on/upon someone
  • obtrude into a conversation