chair
의미: A piece of furniture for sitting; the person leading a meeting
The word 'chair' primarily refers to a piece of furniture with a back, designed for one person to sit on. It also refers to the person who leads a meeting or organisation (also called 'chairman' or 'chairperson'). As a verb, it means to lead a meeting or committee.
예문
- Please take a chair and sit down. 请拿把椅子坐下。Por favor, toma una silla y siéntate.椅子をお取りになってお座りください。의자를 가져다가 앉으세요.
- She was elected chair of the committee. 她被选为委员会主席。Ella fue elegida presidenta del comité.彼女は委員会の議長に選出されました。그녀는 위원회의 의장으로 선출되었습니다.
- He will chair tomorrow's meeting. 他将主持明天的会议。Él presidirá la reunión de mañana.彼が明日の会議の議長を務めます。그가 내일 회의의 의장을 맡을 것입니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Old French 'chaiere', from Latin 'cathedra' meaning 'seat, chair', from Greek 'kathedra' (a seat), from 'kata' (down) + 'hedra' (seat). Also the source of 'cathedral' — a church with a bishop's chair.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
From Latin 'cathedra' meaning a seat or throne. The word 'cathedral' comes from the same root - it's the church where a bishop's chair is located.
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