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helm

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n.舵

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动词过去式:helmed 过去分词:helmed 现在分词:helming 第三人称单数:helms

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helm


/helm; hɛlm/
n
1 handle or wheel for moving the rudder of a ship or boat 舵柄; 舵轮
*(fig 比喻) the helm of state, ie government of a country 政府. Cf 参看 tiller.
2 (idm 习语) at the `helm at the head of an organization, etc; in control 担任某一组织等的领导人; 掌权.

helm


n
[Sense: 1; Origin:Old English helma]
[Sense: 2-3; Origin:Old English helm]
[C]
the wheel or control which guides a ship or boat
at the helm
a) in charge of something
 We have a new prime minister at the helm.
b) guiding a ship or boat
take the helm
a) to start being in charge of something such as a business or organization
 Wright took the helm at the food retailer in December 2001.
b) to start guiding a ship or boat