Sometimes an oar is used to steer a boat.

有时桨用以操纵小舟。

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Once Yan Yuan asked his mentor Confucius why those who are good at swimming or diving can learn how to steer a boat very quickly.

有一次，颜渊问老师孔子为什么善于游泳和善于潜水的人可以很快学好驾船的技术。

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If you're a good driver, you can probably steer a cab, fly a plane, captain a boat.

如果你是个好司机，你可能也可以开出租车，驾驶飞机或指挥一艘船。

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Just as logical thinkers failed to steer you clear of buying a home in 2005, and instead told you to buy a boat using equity from your home.

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