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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
  1. 1

    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
  1. 1

    ob·trud·ed, ob·trud·ing.

    • : to thrust forward, especially unduly; intrude.

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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!