chair - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

chair

复数形式

chairs

椅子

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

I placed my bag on the empty chair next to me.
我把包放在我旁边空着的椅子上。
I pulled up a chair to join the conversation.
我拉过一把椅子来加入谈话。
I sat on the comfortable chair while reading a book.
我坐在舒适的椅子上看书。
Our dining table has four chairs around it.
我们的餐桌周围有四把椅子。
The classroom has rows of chairs for students.
教室里有几排供学生使用的椅子。

the person who leads or presides over meetings or activities of a committee, board, or organization

The chair called the meeting to order.
She was elected chair of the academic council.
The chair summarized the board's decision.
He served as chair for two consecutive terms.
The committee's chair coordinated the discussion topics.

同义词：

chairwoman chairperson chairman president

教授职位, 教授席位

the position that a university professor has

A chair is a senior academic position held by a university professor who leads a specific department, research area, or academic program. This role involves administrative responsibilities, such as overseeing faculty, managing departmental activities, and contributing to strategic planning within the institution. A chair is also often involved in teaching, mentoring, and conducting research. The position signifies a high level of expertise, leadership, and recognition within their academic field.

Dr. Smith was appointed chair of the English department after 20 years of distinguished teaching and research.
史密斯博士在20年杰出的教学和研究后被任命为英语系的主任。
The new chair of the computer science department introduced several innovative programs to attract more students.
计算机科学系的新主任推出了几项创新计划以吸引更多学生。
He has held the chair of medieval history for over a decade, contributing significantly to the field through his publications.
他担任中世纪历史的教席已超过十年，通过他的出版物对该领域做出了重大贡献。
The university is currently seeking a new chair for the business school to lead its strategic initiatives and academic programs.
大学目前正在为商学院寻找一位新的主席，以领导其战略举措和学术项目。
She was elected to the chair of the History Department after demonstrating exceptional leadership skills.
在展示了卓越的领导能力后，她被选为历史系的主席。