| 词组 | chairman |
| 释义 | chairman The chairman is the person who is in charge of a meeting or debate. The vicar, full of apologies, took his seat as chairman. The head of an organization is often referred to as its chairman. ...Sir John Hill, chairman of the Atomic Energy Authority. ◊ 'chairwoman' In the past, chairman was used to refer to both men and women, but it is now not often used to refer to a woman. The woman in charge of a meeting or organization is sometimes referred to as the chairwoman. Margaret Downes is this year's chairwoman of the Irish Institute. ◊ 'chairperson' and 'chair' The person in charge of a meeting or organization is also sometimes referred to as the chairperson or chair. These words can be used to refer to either a man or a woman. ...Ruth Michaels, chairperson of the Women Returners' Network. You should address your remarks to the chair. |
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