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conduct

UK //ˈkɒn.dʌkt//US //ˈkɑːn.dʌkt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'conductus'(带领),经古法语 'conduire' 传入英语,原意为'引导'或'聚集'。

noun

❶ 指个人或群体的行为方式,通常用于正式场合描述是否符合道德或社会规范。

“The teacher praised the student for his good conduct.”

(老师表扬了这名学生良好的行为表现。)

“Professional conduct is strictly monitored in this company.”

(这家公司对职业行为规范有严格监控。)

同义词:behavior, demeanor, deportment

verb

❶ 组织或执行某项活动,强调过程的引导和管理。

“The scientist conducted a series of experiments.”

(这位科学家进行了一系列实验。)

“Our school will conduct a safety drill next week.”

(我们学校下周将开展安全演习。)

❶ 指物质传导(热、电等),描述物理传输特性。

“Copper conducts electricity better than iron.”

(铜的导电性能比铁更好。)

“This material doesn't conduct heat well.”

(这种材料导热性能不佳。)

同义词:carry out, perform, transmit

常见短语

conduct oneself — 指以特定方式表现或行事,多用于正式场合描述行为举止。

“He conducted himself with great dignity at the ceremony.”

(他在仪式上表现得非常庄重得体。)