preside
/prɪˈzaɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /prɪˈzaɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /pri-ˈzīd/ (ame, mw)
preside — 動詞
- presidepresent simple I / you / we / they
- presideshe / she / it
- presidedpast simple
- presiding-ing form
1. to act as the official leader of a formal event such as a meeting, court session
主持
擔任會議、典禮等正式場合的領導角色
to act as the official leader of a formal event such as a meeting, court session, or ceremony, guiding it through the planned order of business
Chief Justice Adaeze presided over the Supreme Court hearing early this morning.
Adaeze 首席大法官今早主持了最高法院的聽證會。
preside + over + [court/proceeding]
Professor Faisal is expected to preside at the international education conference in June.
Faisal 教授預計將在六月的國際教育研討會上擔任主席。
preside + at + [conference]
The outdoor wedding was presided over by a retired judge who is a family friend.
這場戶外婚禮由一位退休法官主持，他是這家人的朋友。
Yara will preside over the budget committee meeting while the director recovers from surgery.
在主任養傷期間，Yara 將主持預算委員會的會議。
Constanza presided at the town council meeting, calling on speakers in turn.
Constanza 主持了鎮議會會議，依序請發言者發言。
- chair
less formal and more common for business meetings; 'chair a meeting' vs. 'preside over a meeting'
- officiate
used specifically for ceremonies such as weddings or funerals, with a more ritualistic feel
- moderate
focuses on keeping a discussion or debate balanced and on track, rather than overall authority
文法句型
preside + over + [event]
preside + at + [event]
用法筆記
Frequently used with the prepositions 'over' or 'at' to introduce the event. The subject is typically a person holding a formal position such as a judge, chairperson, or ceremony leader.