chairperson

chairperson — 名詞

1. a person who is in charge of a meeting, committee, or organization, making sure

1.名詞B2
釋義

主席；議長

主持會議、委員會或組織的人

a person who is in charge of a meeting, committee, or organization, making sure discussions run smoothly and that everyone can express their views.

例句

The chairperson called the meeting to order at exactly nine o'clock.

主席在九點整宣布會議開始。

collocation: call the meeting to order

After a long debate, the chairperson asked the committee to vote on the proposal.

經過長時間的辯論後，主席請委員會針對該提案進行表決。

passive: be asked by the chairperson to do something

同義詞
  • chair

    shorter, less formal; used in everyday workplace and academic settings

  • chairman

    traditionally used for men; still common in some formal contexts despite being gender-specific

  • moderator

    specifically used for debates, panel discussions, or online forums rather than standing committees

  • presiding officer

    more formal; often used in parliamentary or legal contexts rather than for routine meetings

反義詞
  • participant

    someone who takes part in a meeting without leading it

  • attendee

    a person who is present at an event but has no leading or organising role

用法筆記

Chairperson is a gender-neutral alternative to chairman or chairwoman. It is widely used in formal and official contexts, especially in organizations that want to avoid gender-specific job titles. In less formal settings, chair is also common. Some organisations still use chairman regardless of gender; check the preference of the group you are addressing.

常見錯誤

❌She was elected chairman of the committee.' (when the person is a woman and the group prefers gender-neutral language).
✅She was elected chairperson of the committee.
💡Chairperson is the gender-neutral alternative; use it unless the organisation officially uses chairman or chairwoman.