director
UK/di'rektә/US
NGSL 1kIELTSA2
Definitions
n.
A person who is in charge of an organization, department, or activity.
主管，主任；（公司）董事。
n.
A person who directs a film, play, or program.
导演，执导者。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddirect (guide, aim) + -or (one who) = one who directs — who keeps people or a project on course. The same role explains both the boardroom director (guides a company) and the film director (guides a production toward one vision).
Root rig still carries 15 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.film director电影导演
- 2.executive director执行董事
- 3.managing director总经理/常务董事
- 4.board of directors董事会
- 5.artistic director艺术总监
Example Sentences
- 1.
She was promoted to director of marketing last year.
- 2.
The film's director won an award for best newcomer.