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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ob·trude \\əb-ˈtrüd, äb-\\ verb (ob·trud·ed ; ob·trud·ing) ETYMOLOGY Latin obtrudere to thrust at, from ob- in the way + trudere to thrust — more at ob- , threat DATE circa 1609 transitive verb 1. to thrust out : extrude 2. to force or impose (as oneself or one's ideas) without warrant or request intransitive verb : to become unduly prominent or interfering : intrude • ob·trud·er noun English Etymology obtrude c.1555, from L. obtrudere "thrust into, press upon," from ob"toward" + trudere "to thrust" (see extrusion). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 obtrude ob·trude / Eb5tru:d / verb ~ (sth / yourself) (on / upon sb) (formal) to become or make sth / yourself noticed, especially in a way that is not wanted 强行闯入；搅扰: ▪ [V] Music from the next room obtruded upon his thoughts. 隔壁的音乐声打扰了他的思绪。 ▪ [also VN] Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ob·trude \əbˈtrüd, äb-\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin obtrudere, from ob- to, toward, against + trudere to thrust — more at ob- , threat transitive verb 1. : to thrust out : push or extend into sight : extrude < the snail slowly obtruded his tentacle > 2. : to thrust forward, present, or call to notice without warrant or request < not a man to obtrude his beliefs casually > < forced to obtrude ourselves into their party > intransitive verb : to thrust oneself or some other matter upon attention : intrude < do what we may our childhood background will obtrude > |
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