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chair

UK/tʃєә/US
NGSL 2kIELTSA1

Definitions

n.

A piece of furniture with a back and legs for one person to sit on; the position of chairperson.

椅子;主席职位

v.

To preside over a meeting or committee as chairperson.

主持(会议),担任主席

Root Breakdown

Native English
chairother
=chair

Common Collocations

  • 1.chair a meeting主持会议
  • 2.electric chair电椅

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She pulled up a chair and sat beside the fireplace.

  • 2.

    He was asked to chair the committee meeting.

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