helmsman

• n. 舵手

即转舵的人。

helmsman (n.)

1620s, from helm (n.1) + man (n.).

1. The helmsman could tack the boat singlehanded.

舵手独自一人就能变换航向。

来自柯林斯例句

2. The helmsman brought the ship about.

舵手拨转船头.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. Although disabled by polio during the Second World War, Proctor was also a first-rate helmsman.

二战期间尽管身患小儿麻痹症，普罗克特仍不失为一流的舵手。

来自柯林斯例句

4. The old helmsman brought us about and we avoided a dangerous dash against the rocks.

老舵手掉转了船的航向,我们才避免了一次撞击礁石的危险.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. A helmsman is tested in a rough sea; a hero is distinguished in difficult circumstances.

风浪里试舵手, 困难中识英雄.

来自《简明英汉词典》