conduct

conduct — 動詞

1. to carry out an activity or process that needs planning and organization, such a

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

進行；舉辦

組織並執行某項活動

to carry out an activity or process that needs planning and organization, such as a test, interview, or meeting

例句

The research team conducted a survey of over two thousand local residents.

研究團隊對兩千多名當地居民進行了一項調查。

conduct + survey of + noun group

Sivan will conduct the job interviews on Tuesday morning at the main office.

Sivan 將於星期二上午在總部辦公室主持工作面試。

conduct + interview

同義詞
  • carry out

    more general and less formal; works in everyday contexts

  • perform

    slightly more formal; focuses on completing a set task

  • execute

    more formal; suggests carrying out a plan or order precisely

反義詞
  • neglect

    to fail to carry out a duty or task

文法句型

conduct + noun phrase (activity/experiment/survey/interview)

用法筆記

The object is typically a planned activity such as research, an experiment, a survey, an interview, or a meeting. Common in formal and professional contexts.

常見錯誤

❌I conducted a mistake during the test.
✅I made a mistake during the test.
💡'conduct' is used for planned activities, not errors.
❌We conducted a party last weekend.
✅We had a party last weekend.
💡'conduct' is too formal for social events; use 'have' or 'throw'.

2. to act in a particular fashion, especially in formal or public contexts where ot

2.動詞不及物B1
釋義

表現；舉止

以特定方式行事

to act in a particular fashion, especially in formal or public contexts where others can see you

例句

The ambassador conducted herself with great dignity during the difficult negotiations.

大使在艱難的談判中以極大的尊嚴表現自己。

conduct oneself + with + noun (dignity/grace/professionalism)

All students are expected to conduct themselves responsibly while on school grounds.

所有學生都應在校園內負責任地表現自己。

conduct oneself + adverb (responsibly/properly)

同義詞
  • behave

    more common and less formal; can be used without a reflexive pronoun

  • comport oneself

    very formal; used in official or literary contexts

  • act

    broader meaning; focuses on outward actions rather than manner

反義詞

文法句型

conduct oneself + adverb (well/badly/properly/dignified manner)

用法筆記

Almost always used reflexively with 'oneself' followed by an adverb or adverbial phrase describing how the person behaves. The bare form 'conduct badly' without 'oneself' is incorrect.

常見錯誤

❌He conducted badly at the party.
✅He conducted himself badly at the party.
💡You must include 'oneself' when using this sense.
❌She conducted nicely.
✅She conducted herself nicely.
💡The reflexive pronoun is required with this meaning.

3. to lead or guide someone to a place, usually by walking with them and showing th

3.動詞及物B2
釋義

引導；帶領

帶領某人到某處

to lead or guide someone to a place, usually by walking with them and showing the way

例句

The hotel porter conducted the guests to their rooms on the fifth floor.

飯店門房將客人帶到五樓的房間。

conduct + person + to + place

Yumi was conducted into the manager's office by a young assistant with a clipboard.

Yumi 被一位拿著寫字板的年輕助理帶進經理辦公室。

passive: be conducted into + place

同義詞
  • lead

    less formal; suggests going in front to show the way

  • escort

    similar formality; emphasises accompanying for safety or courtesy

  • guide

    focuses on showing the route rather than just accompanying

文法句型

conduct + person + preposition + place

用法筆記

More formal than 'take' or 'lead'. Often used in service settings such as hotels, hospitals, and offices where a staff member escorts someone. The preposition 'to' indicates destination; 'into' and 'through' are also common.

常見錯誤

❌I conducted my friend to the cinema.
✅I took my friend to the cinema.
💡'conduct' is too formal for casual outings; use 'take' or 'lead'.

4. to take a person or group around a place, pointing out interesting features and

4.動詞及物B1
釋義

導覽

帶人四處參觀並解說

to take a person or group around a place, pointing out interesting features and explaining what they see

例句

Imran conducted a tour of the art gallery for a group of visiting students.

Imran 為一群來訪的學生導覽了美術館。

conduct a tour of + place

A local historian conducts guided walks around the old town every Saturday morning.

一位當地歷史學家每週六早上帶領導覽步行團遊覽舊城區。

conduct guided walks around + place

同義詞
  • lead a tour

    less formal; more common in spoken English

  • guide

    as a verb; shorter and common in tourism contexts

文法句型

conduct + a tour + of/around + place

用法筆記

The object is always a tour, a visit, or a walk — never the person being guided. Compare with sense 3: you 'conduct a tour' (sense 4) = you lead the activity; you 'conduct a person' (sense 3) = you physically lead the individual.

常見錯誤

❌I conducted the tourists.
✅I conducted a tour for the tourists.
💡The object must be the tour itself, not the people.

5. to stand in front of a group of musicians and direct their playing or singing us

5.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

指揮

以手勢指揮演奏

to stand in front of a group of musicians and direct their playing or singing using hand gestures or a baton

例句

Joaquín has conducted the city orchestra for over twelve years with great success.

Joaquín 指揮市立交響樂團已超過十二年，成績斐然。

conduct + orchestra/choir/band

The conductor raised her baton and began to conduct the second movement of the symphony.

指揮家舉起指揮棒，開始指揮交響曲的第二樂章。

conduct + piece of music

同義詞
  • direct

    less specific; can refer to film, theatre, or music

  • lead

    general; less technical in music contexts

文法句型

conduct + orchestra/choir/band

conduct + piece/composition

conduct (no object)

用法筆記

Can be used transitively (conduct the orchestra) or intransitively (she conducts beautifully). The person is called a 'conductor'. This sense is distinct from the guide-word sense of 'lead' — it refers specifically to musical direction.

常見錯誤

❌He conducted the band like a strict leader.' (vague)
✅He conducted the orchestra with precise hand movements.
💡Use concrete musical terms when describing conducting in music contexts.

6. to allow heat, electricity, or sound to pass through a substance or material

6.動詞及物B2
釋義

傳導

允許熱或電通過

to allow heat, electricity, or sound to pass through a substance or material

例句

Copper wires conduct electricity much better than iron wires of the same thickness.

銅線導電的性能遠勝過相同粗細的鐵線。

material + conduct + electricity

Wood does not conduct heat well, so wooden handles stay cool on cooking pots.

木頭導熱性不佳，因此木製鍋柄在烹飪時仍然保持涼爽。

conduct + heat + adverb (well/depends on context)

同義詞
  • transmit

    broader; can also refer to signals, diseases, and information

  • carry

    less formal; common in everyday speech about electricity

反義詞
  • insulate

    to prevent heat, electricity, or sound from passing through

文法句型

conduct + heat/electricity/sound + through/across/along + material

用法筆記

Subject is typically a material (metal, water, wood) and the object is an abstract force (heat, electricity, sound). The noun form 'conductor' describes a material that allows transmission well ('copper is a good conductor of heat').

常見錯誤

❌Water conducts cold quickly.
✅Water conducts heat quickly.
💡'Conduct' is used for heat, electricity, or sound transfer, not for 'cold'.

conduct — 名詞