obtrude
/uhb-trood/US // əbˈtrud //UK // (əbˈtruːd) //
碍手碍脚,碍手碍脚的,碍于情面,碍眼
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v.有主动词 verb
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ob·trud·ed, ob·trud·ing.
- : to thrust forward or upon a person, especially without warrant or invitation: to obtrude one's opinions upon others.
- : to thrust forth; push out.
v.无主动词 verb
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ob·trud·ed, ob·trud·ing.
- : to thrust forward, especially unduly; intrude.
Synonyms & Antonyms
verbthrust outward
Examples
But the same boat carried Walter Fetherston, who took infinite care not to obtrude himself upon their attention.
At last, she asked Mr. Balfour if she could have the liberty to obtrude a matter of business upon him.
Having fixed his residence near her for some lengthy time he felt in no hurry to obtrude his presence just now, and went indoors.
Her own were very neat and small, and she knew that they must obtrude themselves on the eye while she lay prone.
I came to wait upon my Father—to humble myself at his feet—not to obtrude myself upon my Mother!
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