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由 'chair'(椅子,象征权威席位)和 'person'(人)组成,20世纪中叶开始使用,作为性别中立的替代词。
❶ 会议或组织的主席、主持人,负责主持会议、引导讨论并确保会议顺利进行。
“The chairperson opened the meeting by welcoming all attendees.”
(主席通过欢迎所有与会者来开始会议。)
“As chairperson, she ensured that everyone had a chance to speak.”
(作为主席,她确保每个人都有发言的机会。)
act as chairperson — 临时担任主席的角色,通常是在正式主席缺席时。
“John will act as chairperson while the regular chair is on leave.”
(约翰将在正式主席休假期间担任临时主席。)