obtrude
UK/әb'tru:d/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To force oneself, one's opinions, or something else on others in an unwelcome way; to become unpleasantly noticeable
强行介入，强加（自己或意见）于人；（令人不快地）突出显露
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedob- (against, toward) + trud (push) = "push against/toward others." To obtrude is to thrust yourself or your views onto people who didn't ask — to impose. It's formal and fairly rare, but it's the parent of the everyday word unobtrusive ("not obtruding").
Root trud still carries 10 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
He never obtrudes his opinions on people who disagree.
- 2.
She tried not to obtrude on their private conversation.
- 3.
Doubts began to obtrude on his otherwise happy mood.